What are smart materials?
[develop an awareness and understanding of ‘smart’ and modern materials, including: thermochromic materials; polymorph; shape memory alloy (SMA); shape memory polymer (acrylic) – IG]
[The working properties, common uses and environmental impact of the following:
– pigments
○ phosphorescent
○ photochromic
○ thermochromic
– shape memory alloys (SMA)
○ nickel
○ titanium
– hydrogels
– shape memory polymers.
A smart material is a material that responds, in a reversable way, to a change in environmental conditions.]
[coming soon]
Amiria has a Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Architecture (First Class Honours) and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching. She is a CIE Accredited Art & Design and Design & Technology Coursework Assessor. Amiria now teaches Art, Design & Technology at ACG Parnell College.