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Fields of Study > materials science > materials > smart materials
Preferred Term:

smart materials

Definition:
Materials designed to change properties in response to changes in their environment adopting various predetermined shapes and/or functionalities.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
materials
Entry Terms:
  • intelligent materials
  • shape memory polymers
  • shape memory materials
  • adaptive materials
  • actuating materials
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/342878
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RDF/XMLCreated 2020-09-08, last modified 2020-10-29