New Smart Material Bends Under Internal Heat Source
Friday, February 6, 2009 - 11:14
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have developed a new smart material that can bend under the influence of an internal heat source. The material could be used as an aerodynamic flap in cars, in order to stabilize the vehicles at high speeds. Because the entire structure actively bends, the material could have advantages over actuators that need to be externally fixed to a structure.
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