Shape-shifters: shape-memory polymers find use in medicine and clothing
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Shape-memory polymers are being used in polyurethane-based fabric for cold-weather clothing and medical devices, and being tested as part of automobile bodies. The polymers are affected by heat to return to their original shape.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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Nanorobot construction crews
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The idea of molecular manipulation inherent in nanotechnology is discussed. The work of futurist K.Eric Drexler and Ralph Merkle is studied and developments in microelectromechanical systems at Zyvex are examined.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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Artificial muscles
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Electroative polymers (EAPs) act as electrically controlled muscles, which holds promise for becoming the artificial muscles in future. It will take time to be strong enough to compete with the human arm.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2003
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