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Smart Materials
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Graphics Mind Map on Smart Materials, created by 08beckett_mo on 03/05/2013.
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Smart Materials
Thermochromic materials
they change colour
they depend on the temperature
Photochromic materials
change colour
depend on amount of light that hits the material
most common use - light sensitive glasses
sunglasses
Electrochromic materials
change colour
depending on amount of electricity
Electirochromic inks
change colour when there is an electricity input
input can be small but change colour dramatically
Hydrochromic materials
change colour
by detecting the amount of water touching the material
Quite accurate
used for detection
plant pots - when to water the plants
Phosphorescent materials
absorb light during the day
glow during the night
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