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Self-Repairing Metal Matrix Composite
Composite Alloy Capable of Self-Repairing Large-Scale Cracks That Have Propagated During the Component’s Service LifeThis metal matrix composite is a heat-respondent, self-repairing alloy that repairs stress and fatigue cracks without needing skilled technicians and direct access. Metallic materials, such as aluminum alloys, are used in both the...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Michele Manuel, Charles Fisher, Clara Wright
Keywords(s): liquid assisted, self-healing alloy, Shape memory alloy
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials
Self-Healing Polymers with Shape Recovery
Reduces the need for hands-on repairs, saving time and moneyThese self-healing polymers spontaneously mend wear-related fissures and cracks to increase the lifespan of many different products, including components for airplanes and spacecraft. Traditionally, when an item such as a machined component showed signs of wear-and-tear, a human fixed or replaced...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Henry Sodano, Yunseon Heo
Keywords(s): Diels-alder reaction, polyurethane, self healing polymer, Shape memory alloy
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical
High-Temperature Shape Memory Alloy for Actuators with Increased Specific Strength
Combination of Nickel-Titanium-Tin Enables Orthodontic Systems, Aerospace Air Foils, and MEMS Devices to Endure Elevated TemperaturesThis nickel-titanium-tin shape memory alloy is a robust combination capable of responding quickly and efficiently to changes in temperature ranging from 150°C to 900°C while maintaining a high specific strength....
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Michele Manuel, Oscar Figueroa
Keywords(s): Heusler Alloy, High Temperature SMA, Shape memory alloy
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials
Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloy for More Durable Aircraft
Material Allows Aerospace, Automotive, and Power-Generation Technologies to Endure High TemperaturesThis nickel-titanium (NiTi)-based, precipitation-strengthened shape memory alloy enables production of more efficient, longer-lasting aircraft parts that can withstand higher temperatures. As aerospace, automotive, and power generation technologies advance,...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Michele Manuel, Derek Hsu
Keywords(s): hafnium, nickel, nickel titanium, Shape memory alloy, SMA, titanium
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical