Nanomuscles show promise. (Micro/Nano Technology).(Brief Article)

Nanomuscles, based on either shape memory alloys (SMAs) or carbon nanotube fibers, are gaining attention due to their potential for use in the human body or to replace small motors in industry. According to Technical Insights, a business unit of Frost & Sullivan, San Antonio, Texas, SMAs are "smart" materials on the leading edge of development.

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The SMA, a mix of nickel and titanium, has the unique ability to remember its shape. When electric current is applied to it, a stretched SMA will snap back to its original form. However, past SMAs have experienced problems being ...

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Nanomuscles show promise. (Micro/Nano Technology).(Brief Article)

R & D, November, 2002

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