Smart Materials and Nanotechnology

Nano Smart Materials

Nanotechnology is a rapidly developing field entering the world of smart materials and taking them to the next level. Nanotechnology enabled smart materials may be able to change and recombine much like the shape shifting cyborg in the movie Terminator 2. They may incorporate Nano sensors, Nano computers and Nano machines into their structure which may enable them to respond directly to their environment. As an example materials may be able to shape shift-comfortable, flexible clothing for motorcyclists could go rock hard if it detects an impact, or similar material worn by a police office could detect an approaching projectile and turn itself bullet proof.