Shape memory alloys are exotic materials that can be deformed at room temperature and return to their "remembered," ...

A study led by Tohoku University, Iwate University, The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), National Astronomical Observation of Japan, Tokyo City University, and Kyoto University developed a ...

This Collection welcomes original research on shape memory alloys, with a focus on their synthesis, structural and functional characterisation, and emerging applications. Shape memory alloys (SMAs) ...

Strong coupling between localized atomic vibrations and spin fluctuations increases the absorption and release of heat, shown from the bottom to the top, in a magnetic shape-memory alloy, improving ...

Researchers from Shandong University have suggested an alloy design approach to create NiTiNb shape memory alloys (SMAs) by laser powder bed fusion in-situ alloying and post-heat treatment in a study ...

The next Mars rovers may traverse the Red Planet with futuristic tires. NASA's Glenn Research Center released imagery and footage from testing of a novel tire, called a shape memory alloy spring tire, ...