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
  1. Thermochromic materials
    1. they change colour
      1. they depend on the temperature
      2. Photochromic materials
        1. change colour
          1. depend on amount of light that hits the material
          2. most common use - light sensitive glasses
            1. sunglasses
          3. Electrochromic materials
            1. change colour
              1. depending on amount of electricity
              2. Electirochromic inks
                1. change colour when there is an electricity input
                  1. input can be small but change colour dramatically
              3. Hydrochromic materials
                1. change colour
                  1. by detecting the amount of water touching the material
                  2. Quite accurate
                    1. used for detection
                      1. plant pots - when to water the plants
                    2. Phosphorescent materials
                      1. absorb light during the day
                        1. glow during the night
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