Shape memory alloys belong to the group of functional materials and, due to twinned martensite formation, are capable of reversibly restoring plastic deformations. However, the functional fatigue of this effect after cycling and the low operating temperatures hinder widespread technical use. IW research in this area is accordingly concerned with increasing the transformation temperatures and suppressing fatigue mechanisms.
Shape memory alloys belong to the group of functional materials and, due to twinned martensite formation, are capable of reversibly restoring plastic deformations. However, the functional fatigue of this effect after cycling and the low operating temperatures hinder widespread technical use. IW research in this area is accordingly concerned with increasing the transformation temperatures and suppressing fatigue mechanisms.
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