Smart Materials and Its Applications

The world of materials science has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, ushering in a new era of innovation and technological advancement. This transformation has been fuelled by the emergence and evolution of smart materials-materials with unique properties and capabilities that respond intelligently to external stimuli. In this comprehensive volume, we embark on a journey to explore the fascinating realm of smart materials and their diverse applications. The chapters in this book are meticulously crafted to
provide readers with a structured and insightful overview of smart materials, their classification, processing techniques, and wide-ranging applications across various industries. From self-healing polymers that mend themselves when damaged to biomaterials that interface seamlessly with the human body, and from advanced fabrication methods to the utilization of smart materials in critical sectors like the oil and gas industry and structural health monitoring, this book offers a thorough examination of this dynamic field