Smart Materials and Nanotechnology

Smart Materials and Structures

Designing the combination of several different materials through modeling, and simulation to have a material with desired property and structure is the concept behind Smart Materials and Structures. They are hybrid materials composed of dissimilar phases which significantly change upon exposure to any applied external stimuli such as temperature, stress, magnetic or electric fields. Smart Structures  are devices composed of smart materials capable of sensing stimuli, responding to it and reverting to its original state after the stimuli is removed.  Smart structures have the ability to resist natural calamities.