One important challenge of microsystems design is the implementation of miniaturized
actuation principles efficient at the micro-scale. Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have early on …

The current status of research in the field of combustion of heterogeneous nanostructural
systems is reviewed. Four classes of reactive media are considered: nanothermites, sol …

This book summarizes the state of the art in combustion synthesis of advanced materials. It
is a first attempt to summarize and critically review in one monograph the mechanisms of …

Experimental and theoretical studies on heterogeneous exothermic reaction waves in
multilayer nanofilms are analysed. Mathematical models for the reaction wave propagation …

In recent years, new developments have been made concerning the fabrication and
characterization of shape memory alloys (SMAs). Part of the research work has been carried …

Abstract “Smart Materials” are materials that change their shape, color, or size in response to
an externally applied stimulus. While smart materials have already made a tremendous …

This review provides details of the global scenario on the recent development and
application of NiTi smart metal shape memory alloys (SMA). It mainly focuses on the dc/rf …

Materials selection is a crucial factor in determining the cost, quality, and corrosion
protection for every engineering project. The variety of increasingly durable materials and …

Phase formation of NiTi alloys via solid-state diffusion reactions is investigated. Samples of
different Ni–Ti compositions were synthesized from elemental powders. The study revealed …

Thin film nitinol has unique mechanical properties (eg, superelasticity), excellent
biocompatibility, and ultra-smooth surface, as well as shape memory behavior. All these …