Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are smart materials that are widely used to create intelligent
devices because of their high energy density, actuation strain, and biocompatibility …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) belong to a class of shape memory materials (SMMs), which
have the ability to 'memorise'or retain their previous form when subjected to certain stimulus …

This review gives a brief overview of microvalves, and focuses on the actuation mechanisms
and their applications. One of the stumbling blocks for successful miniaturization and …

TiNi thin films have attracted much attention in recent years as intelligent and functional
materials because of their unique properties. TiNi thin film based micro-actuators will …

Designing small structures necessitates an a priori understanding of various device
behaviors. The way to gain such understanding is to construct, analyze, and interpret the …

This paper provides a detailed overview of developments in transducer materials technology
relating to their current and future applications in micro-scale devices. Recent advances in …

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) have recently become an important area of
technology, building on the success of the microelectronics industry over the past 50 years …

In recent years, shape memory alloy (SMA) thin films have attracted significant attention from
the scientific community and industry for their potential applications in the field of smart …

In recent years examples of unprecedented functional and structural fatigue resistance and
lowered hysteresis in shape memory alloys have been achieved by combining conditions of …

Nickel–titanium (NiTi) shape memory alloys have gained more prominence due to their
functional and mechanical properties. This material undergoes solid-state phase …