A novel multifunctional NiTi/Ag hierarchical composite.

ABSTRACT: Creating multifunctional materials is an eternal goal of mankind. As the properties of monolithic materials are necessary limited, one route to extending them is to create a composite by combining contrasting materials. The potential of this approach is neatly illustrated by the formation of nature materials where contrasting components are combined in sophisticated hierarchical designs. In this study, inspired by the hierarchical structure of the tendon, we fabricated a novel composite by subtly combining two contrasting components: NiTi shape-memory alloy and Ag. The composite exhibits simultaneously exceptional mechanical properties of high strength, good superelasticity and high mechanical damping, and remarkable functional properties of high electric conductivity, high visibility unde

SUBMITTER: Hao S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4053702 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature