Ferromagnetic shape memory alloys—challenges, applications, and experimental characterization

E Faran, D Shilo - Experimental Techniques, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Ferromagnetic shape memory alloys (FSMA) constitute a subgroup of shape memory alloys
(SMA) that also exhibit a ferromagnetic behavior. Due to the unique combination of large …

Comparative study of robotic artificial actuators and biological muscle

W Liang, H Liu, K Wang, Z Qian… - Advances in …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Biological muscles exhibit a high level of integration, in which actuators, sensors and
transmission elements can be included in one component. Artificial muscles or actuators …

Ni-Mn-Ga micro-trusses via sintering of 3D-printed inks containing elemental powders

SL Taylor, RN Shah, DC Dunand - Acta Materialia, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Ni-Mn-Ga magnetic shape memory alloy (SMA) micro-trusses, suitable for high
magnetic field induced strains and/or a large magnetocaloric effect, are created via a new …

Synthesis and characterization of a strong ferromagnetic and high hardness intermetallic compound Fe 2 B

X Zhao, L Li, K Bao, P Zhu, Q Tao, S Ma… - Physical Chemistry …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
Magnetic materials attract great attention due to their fundamental importance and practical
application. However, the relatively inferior mechanical properties of traditional magnetic …

Investigations of Shape Deformation Behaviors of the Ferromagnetic Ni–Mn–Ga Alloy/Porous Silicone Rubber Composite towards Actuator Applications

WT Chiu, Y Watanabe, M Tahara, T Inamura, H Hosoda - Micromachines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Ferromagnetic shape memory alloys (FSMAs), which are potential candidates for future
technologies (ie, actuators in robots), have been paid much attention for their high work per …

Rapid actuation and response of Ni–Mn–Ga to magnetic-field-induced stress

AR Smith, J Tellinen, K Ullakko - Acta materialia, 2014 - Elsevier
The mechanism that is responsible for the large strains in the magnetic shape memory
(MSM) alloy Ni–Mn–Ga is the movement of twin boundaries caused by an internal magnetic …

Microstructure and porosity evolution during sintering of Ni-Mn-Ga wires printed from inks containing elemental powders

SL Taylor, RN Shah, DC Dunand - Intermetallics, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Ni-29Mn-21.5 Ga (at.%) wires are fabricated via a combination of (i) extrusion of
liquid inks containing a binder, solvents, and elemental Ni, Mn, and Ga powders and (ii) heat …

Review of MSM actuators: applications, challenges, and potential

I Kulagin, M Li, V Laitinen, H Handroos - IEEE Access, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Magnetic shape memory alloys (MSMAs) are a new and rapidly developing class of smart
materials. These alloys demonstrate significant strain (from 6% to 12%) under an external …

Structural origins of morphing in plant tissues

B Bar-On, X Sui, K Livanov, B Achrai… - Applied Physics …, 2014 - pubs.aip.org
Author contributions: HDW and BB designed the research and prepared the manuscript. KL,
BB, XS, and BA conducted the SEM observations. BA conducted the μCT observations. BB …

[HTML][HTML] Structure-property control of polycrystalline Ni-Mn-Ga by moderate Co-doping

M Namvari, V Chernenko, A Saren, JM Porro… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2023 - Elsevier
It is well-known that the Co-doping of ferromagnetic shape memory alloys (FSMAs) is a
crucial tool to control their multifunctional properties. The present work investigates the use …