Fundamental Understanding with Smart Materials

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Focusing on the innovative realm of smart materials, this book explores their ability to sense and respond to physical stimuli, marking a significant advancement in active materials for intelligent device applications. It offers a comprehensive literature review, highlighting emerging types of smart materials and their potential future applications. Key topics include shape memory polymers, conductive polymers, biophotonics, and carbon-based materials like diamond-like carbon and nanotubes, complemented by modeling and simulation examples to illustrate their practical uses.