@article{Jones:2022:10.1016/j.compscitech.2022.109792,
author = {Jones, MP and Murali, GG and Laurin, F and Robinson, P and Bismarck, A},
doi = {10.1016/j.compscitech.2022.109792},
journal = {Composites Science and Technology},
title = {Functional flexibility: The potential of morphing composites},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2022.109792},
volume = {230},
year = {2022}
}

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TY  - JOUR
AB  - From plants tracking the sun to the aerodynamics of bird wings, shape change is key to the performance of natural structures. After years of reliance on mechanical joints, human engineering now focuses on improving aerodynamic efficiency through smooth, full form changes in material geometry, achieved using technologies such as morphing composites. Promising improved power generation and efficiency in wind turbines and safer more sustainable aircraft and cars, these materials can achieve both large geometric changes with low energy requirements by cycling between several stable physical states and more gradual changes in geometry by exploiting coefficient of thermal expansion mismatch and structural anisotropy, shape memory polymers and 4D printing. The merits and limitations of these various shape change systems are the subject of extensive and ongoing academic research and both commercial and defence industry trials to improve the viability of these technologies for widespread adoption. Shape change capabilities are often associated with problems in material cost, mass, mechanical properties, manufacturability, and energy requirements. Nonetheless, the considerable and rapid advances in this technology, already resulting in successful trials in advanced civilian and military aircraft and high-performance cars, indicate that future research and development of this materials platform could revolutionise many of our most critical power generation, defence and transport systems.
AU  - Jones,MP
AU  - Murali,GG
AU  - Laurin,F
AU  - Robinson,P
AU  - Bismarck,A
DO  - 10.1016/j.compscitech.2022.109792
PY  - 2022///
SN  - 0266-3538
TI  - Functional flexibility: The potential of morphing composites
T2  - Composites Science and Technology
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2022.109792
VL  - 230
ER  - 

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