This review presents an in-depth examination of the advancements, current state, and future
trends of separation and release devices in aeronautical and astronautical systems …

Microsatellites for space applications are being intensively investigated in recent years.
They can be used for diverse imaging and inspection applications in space, are relatively …

High-performance shape memory polymers with multifunctions are essential in sensors,
wearable flexible electronics, artificial muscle actuators, and reversible morphing structures …

Abstract Space missions have become diversified in recent years, where connection and
separation devices play a crucial role as key components of various spacecraft. Traditional …

In recent years, treatments for gastrointestinal malignant tumors have attracted a lot of
attention. However, due to size limitations and the working environment of gastrointestinal …

In practical applications, NiTi shape memory alloy (SMA) devices are often serviced in
hydrogen-rich environments, leading to a significant change in their service performance. In …

The shape memory alloy (SMA)-based actuators have been increasingly used in different
domains, such as automotive, aerospace, robotic and biomedical applications, for their …

Shape memory alloy has obvious hysteretic characteristics, which is crucial for the utilization
of shape memory alloy, so a rational model is needed to describe them. In the current paper …

One of the modern methods for enhancing the efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) systems is
implementing a solar tracking mechanism in order to redirect PV modules toward the sun …

This paper presents the implementation of SMA wires in ultra-lightweight
deployment/deflection mechanisms within the aerospace and unmanned aerial vehicle …