Characterization of Shape Memory Alloy Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 July 2023) | Viewed by 4767
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are the generic class of shape memory materials, which have the ability to memorise their original shape when subjected to certain stimulus such as thermomechanical or magnetic variations. The basic physics involved in the SMAs is the thermoelastic martensitic transformation. In the last twenty years, SMA has drawn significant attention and interest in a great form of an extensive sort of commercial applications, due to their unique and superior properties. The development of novel characterization techniques and the design of new materials and structures are synergy. Material characterization based on novel analytical techniques open up new opportunities for innovative SMA material and structural design. This Special Issue focuses on advancements in the characterization of Shape Memory Alloy Materials. It is my pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript (Full Papers, communications and reviews) for this Special Issue. Articles on both experimental and theoretical research are welcome. Conceptual studies will also be appreciated provided the outcome is supported by logical and scientifically solid arguments.
Prof. Dr. Junsong Zhang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- shape memory alloys
- advanced material characterization techniques
- alloying/microstructure design
- functional properties, mechanical properties
- martensitic transformation
- shape memory effect
- pseudoelasticity
- applications