NASA Langley Research Centre has developed technology to increase the adhesive strength between shape memory polymer composites (SMPs) and metal alloys. Shape memory materials, including SMPs, have been explored for numerous applications because of their unique shape memory capabilities. These materials can change shape and/or other properties in response to changes in an external stimulus such as stress, temperature or an electric field. Applications include use as an adaptive wing structure, smart armours, and intelligent medical devices.
Increased adhesive strength between an SMP and a metal alloy
Allows SMPs to be bonded to metal alloys including but not limited to titanium alloys
Adaptive aircraft structures
Adaptive space structures
Smart fabrics
Intelligent medical devices
Morphing structures
Packaging
Strong adhesion interfaces between polymer and metal for airframes and engines
Durable interface for infrastructure (building, bridge, etc)
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