Smart Materials: Considerations on Earth and in Space

This book provides an in-depth coverage of smart materials, including electroactive polymers, synthetic muscle, pneumatic artificial muscle, soft pneumatics, hydro-muscle, and other cutting-edge transformational technologies. It explores how smart materials respond to stimuli and covers state-of-the-art developments in actuation and pneumatics, with an emphasis on their applications in space.

Format: Hardback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of smart materials, encompassing a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. It explores the fascinating behavior of these materials in response to various stimuli, such as electricity, pressure, temperature, magnetism, or light. The book showcases state-of-the-art developments in electroactive polymers (EAPs), synthetic muscle, pneumatic artificial muscle, soft pneumatics, hydro-muscle, and other transformative smart material technologies. It examines how these materials adapt and react to external factors, paving the way for innovative applications in various fields.

The book also delves into the challenges of using smart materials on Earth and in space. It features an insightful interview with experts who discuss the considerations and training required for missions to the Moon and Mars. This book serves as a valuable resource for individuals within the smart material and space communities, ranging from tech-savvy students to industry professionals. It provides a deep understanding of the latest advancements and applications in this field, making it essential reading for anyone interested in advancing the boundaries of technology.

Weight: 576g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030705121
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022