Smart materials
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Scope of this subject
Here are entered works on materials that respond and adapt to their environment. Works on materials that change their physical properties based on programmed instructions are entered under [Programmable materials.]
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Names and connections
Adaptive materials; Intelligent materials; Sense-able materials
- Broader: Materials
- Narrower: Electronic textiles
- Narrower: Ionic polymer metal composites
- Narrower: Mechanoresponsive polymers
- Narrower: Self-healing materials
- Narrower: Shape memory alloys
- Narrower: Shape memory polymers
- Narrower: Thermoresponsive polymers
- Narrower: Wearable technology
Up to 40 narrower headings are shown. Full Library of Congress authority record
Local answer status
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Numeric address and provenance
Morton address: 9530896660234913350 · morton4x16-v1
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