Professor Zavattieri keeps fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and fish in a reef aquarium to get inspiration for biomimicry research. "I think Nature is a giant, and we can learn from it” says Professor ...

The high specific surface area and the excellent mechanical, electrical, optical and thermal properties of graphene make it an attractive component for high-performance stimuli-responsive or ‘smart’ ...

The smart materials market presents opportunities in diverse fields, with demand driven by their adaptability and unique properties. Key growth areas include healthcare for smart alloys and automotive ...

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and smart manufacturing initiatives are accelerating the creation of new technologies, transforming global manufacturing. Like most innovation, competitive ...

Smart or intelligent materials possess unique capabilities, such as self-adaptability, memory, self-sensing, and multi-functionality, making them attractive across many industries, including aerospace ...