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Modern and Smart Materials

Polymorph:

A plastic type substance that becomes soft when heated. Can be moulded into any shape then becomes solid when cool.

Uses - modelling/prototyping

Thermochromic liquid/ink

Changes colour in response to change in temperature. Uses - baby thermometer

LCD's

Liquid crystals that change when exposed to an electric current. Uses - TVs, watches

E-paper

Uses tiny black and white beads which act as the background and foreground.

Uses - Kindle

Transdermal drug patches

Medicated adhesive patch that delivers a specific dose through the skin.

Uses - nicotine patch

Finishing processes

Hot foil blocking