Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the title4D Printing: Technology Overview and Smart Materials UtilizedAntreas Kantaros, Theodore Ganetsos, Dimitrios Piromalis4D printing is a cutting-edge technology that allows for the creation of dynamic, self-assembling structures by utilizing cutting edge, newly introduced smart materials. It builds upon traditional 3D printing by adding the dimension of time, allowing printed objects to change shape or behavior over time. This is achieved through the use of smart materials, such as shape memory alloys or … …Journal of Mechatronics and Robotics, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 13 Mar 2023 · 14,196 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleIntroduction, Classification and Applications of Smart Materials: An OverviewSusmita KamilaSmart materials are common name for a wide group of different substances. The general feature of all of them is the fact that one or more properties might be significantly altered under controlled condition. The present age is considered to be the smart materials era. Earlier, smart material was defined as the material, which responds to its environments in a … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 8 · 24 Jul 2013 · 13,076 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsElectrical Properties of Novel Lead Zirconate/Synthetic Rubber Composite MaterialsChareumwut Pansa-Ard, Yanee Pornchaisiriarun, Nuchnapa TangboriboonProblem statement: Perovskite lead zirconate exhibits in an orthorhombic formation at a temperature below the Curie temperature, TC. Approach: The orthorhombic is non-centrosymmetric which is capable of spontaneous polarization (electronic, ionic and orientation), depending on their composition and volume fraction. Results: The results from FTIR spectroscopy, XRD patterns, and SEM indicate that the lead zirconate particles are dispersed in Acrylic … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 2, Issue 2 · 20 Feb 2012 · 7,589 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPolymer in Agriculture: a ReviewFrancesco Puoci, Francesca Iemma, Umile Gianfranco Spizzirri et al.In agricultural field, polymers are widely used for many applications. Although they were used, in the first time, just as structural materials (inhert polymers), in the last decades functionalized polymers revolutionized the agricultural and food industry with new tools for several applications. Smart polymeric materials and smart delivery systems helped the agricultural industry to combat viruses and other crop pathogens, … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 3, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2008 · 21,407 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywords3D and 4D Printing as Integrated Manufacturing Methods of Industry 4.0Antreas Kantaros, Theodore Ganetsos, Dimitrios Piromalis3D printing, also known under the term additive manufacturing, is a technology that allows the creation of complex and highly detailed objects using a digital model and a number of materials, such as plastics, metals, and ceramics. 4D printing is an expansion of 3D printing that incorporates time, meaning that the material used in 3D printing can change shape or … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 4 Mar 2023 · 8,133 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTEC-Driven Mini Refrigerators: Recent Applications With Performance CharacteristicsTamer Guclu, Pinar Mert Cuce et al.Thermoelectric Cooling (TEC) technology has become a remarkable alternative in mini refrigerator applications in recent years, thanks to its lack of moving parts, silent operation, compact structure and environmentally friendly features. This study aims to examine the current usage areas, performance characteristics, and engineering challenges of TEC systems in mini refrigerator applications with a holistic approach. Experimental and theoretical studies … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 14, Issue 1 · 23 Dec 2025 · 3,306 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIOT-Based Smart Helmet for COVID-19 Detection and ManagementFoziah GazzaweCovid-19 is one of the pandemics that has shocked the world. Having originated from China, the virus rapidly spread across many countries of the world. There was a need to come up with mechanisms to manage the spread of the virus. The traditional methods of temperature capture through thermal handheld gun thermometers were tedious and exposed the officers to the … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 19, Issue 11 · 14 Nov 2023 · 6,046 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSmart Retrofit Solutions of Buildings toward a Low Carbon WorldErdem Cuce, Pinar Mert CuceIn this short communication, energy-efficient, eco-friendly and low-cost solutions for existing buildings are considered in a holistic manner toward low/zero carbon building concept of near future. Buildings are still responsible for about 40% of total primary energy consumption in the world, hence decisive measures need to be taken promptly due to growing significance of environmental issues driven by fossil fuel … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 29 Aug 2018 · 7,169 accessesView PDFCite