Video clips

Shape memory effect and shape memory technology

PMMA for active disassembly

http://www.youtube.com/user/activedisassembly1#p/u

or

http://u.youku.com/user_video/id_UMzYzODc5NDg0.html

 

Shape memory polymers for active disassembly

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/user/SMM20110812#p/u

 

Shape memory alloys

Shape memory polymers

Shape memory hybrids

Shape memory material morphing wings

Medical applications of shape memory materials

One-way/two-way shape memory effect

Multiple-shape memory effect in shape memory materials

Shape memory effect in materials

Miscellaneous

Insects

Retractable roofs

Hydro gels

Instruction

 

PMMA for active disassembly

 

Active PMMA joint

PMMA自拆卸接头

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_p6qzoDGmc

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjkzNzA0NDQw.html

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Active PMMA screw

PMMA 自拆卸螺丝

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rie_Zq2dVl0

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjkzNzA1MTI4.html

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Active PMMA snap-fit

自拆卸用 PMMA 卡扣

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FekHnnv4p7Y

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjkzNzA2NDk2.html

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Active PMMA tab 1

自拆卸用 PMMA 卡扣

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAq8QuB1FKA

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjkzNzA5MDY4.html

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Active PMMA tab 2

自拆卸用 PMMA 卡扣

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P1BVRR1UhM

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjkzNzEwMjQ4.html

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Programmed AD – PMMA box

自拆卸 PMMA 盒子

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5e49utaFWs

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMjkzNzEwNjc2.html

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Reference:

Purnawali H, Xu WW, Zhao Y, Ding D, Wang CC, Huang WM and Fan H, Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) for active disassembly, Smart Materials and Structures, in press

 

 

Shape memory polymers for active disassembly

 

SMP for active disassembly A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z_5Qd_kZzs

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMP for active disassembly B

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujtlSnyQCxU

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMP for active disassembly C

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIcEUl2Xzn0

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMP for active disassembly D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKBZuSzddfU

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMP for active disassembly E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAsMjl_0llY

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMP for active disassembly F                  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXthG2pD7-w

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMP for active disassembly G                 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUemywV8Xt4

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMP for active disassembly H1 [strength test, with pre-compression]                   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K75SAqH_aB8

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMP for active disassembly H2 [strength test, without pre-compression]                   

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yLwq-W2Mk8

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Reference(s):

Huang, W.M., Yang, B. and Fu, Y.Q., Polyurethane shape memory polymers, Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, 2011

Huang et al Thermo-moisture responsive polyurethane shape-memory polymer and composites: a review, Journal of Materials Chemistry, Vol. 20, 2010, pp3367-3381

 

Shape memory alloys

 

SMA inchworm A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmztarUHjOY

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA inchworm B

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-oJxYzzeCc

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA 4-bar linkage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fzfdIp_IV0

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA micro boat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNTn0IMYu3Q

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA rolling car (1st version)

http://youtu.be/MFM-nVWJtA4

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA rolling car A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X65mrEjH6Ig

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA rolling car B

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV0AGy0PSew

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA activated rolling ball

(2011/2012 Final year project)

http://youtu.be/0X-9pteHHJk

 

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SMA linear actuator

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzjDNR6WT50

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA driven platform with multi-degree-of-freedom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGdAzD-EICo

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA gripper (atop a SMA driven platform with multi-degree-of-freedom

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bGzy6RhQ5s

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA gripper (atop a SMA driven platform with multi-degree-of-freedom (assembly)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WS860WVz7ik

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA heat engine (using hot water and 4 NiTi springs)

http://youtu.be/3vYO-fwJyoo

 

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SMA heat engine (using hot water)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCK9643gFBk

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA heat engine (using sunlight)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8878rX9zcw

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA heat engine (using sunlight) [+animation]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQlyp9Ua7oY

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA for crack closure and shape restoration A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ1yiQrKjZo

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA for crack closure and shape restoration B

(temperature distribution in SMA wire)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfERGFviKvM

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Joule heating NiTi SMA wire

http://youtu.be/424-3G0jNqU

 

SMA mimosa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4ohr76LvOw

Reference:

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Bi-Stable Buckling Strip

-          Joule heating SMA wires for actuation

http://youtu.be/7GE68366chc

 

SMA wire

http://youtu.be/792eJW6rTQM

 

SMA star shaped ring

http://youtu.be/6eGUlTSU9IY

Closure of a hole in silicone upon joule heating embedded SMA spring

http://youtu.be/LtWPvWXu5Sw

Reference:

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Phase transformation front in NiTi plate

-Upon loading and unloading at 10^(-3)/s

http://youtu.be/-IMiEXg7g88

 

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Phase transformation front movement in 1 mm diameter NiTi SMA wire A

-          upon stretching (strain rate: 10-3/s)

http://youtu.be/RUPzz9J3tg4

References:

Huang, W.M., Transformation front in shape memory alloys, Materials Science and Engineering: A, Vol. 392, No. 1-2, 2005, pp121-129

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Phase transformation front movement in 1 mm diameter NiTi SMA wire B

-          upon stretching (strain rate: 10-4/s)

http://youtu.be/hPY1fUE4j9k

 

References:

Huang, W.M., Transformation front in shape memory alloys, Materials Science and Engineering: A, Vol. 392, No. 1-2, 2005, pp121-129

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Impact induced phase transformation front movement in SMA (1 Kg)

-          1 mm diameter NiTi wire

http://youtu.be/9V69JtUhejo

 

Reference:

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Impact induced phase transformation front movement in SMA (1.5 Kg)

-          1 mm diameter NiTi wire

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX15aAa54ME&feature=youtu.be

 

Reference:

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Impact induced phase transformation front movement in SMA (2 Kg)

-          1 mm diameter NiTi wire

http://youtu.be/jQ68CCxjZrI

 

Reference:

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Evolution of surface morphology in NiTi thin film upon thermal cycling

http://youtu.be/3WiIXJQ3434

 

Reference:

Wu, M.J., Huang, W.M., Fu, Y.Q., Chollet, F., Hu, Y.Y., Cai, M.D., Reversible surface morphology in shape-memory alloy thin films, Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 105, 2009, 033517

Reversible wrinkling atop NiTi thin film upon thermal cycling

http://youtu.be/t0vRRPh42EU

 

Reference:

Wu, M.J., Huang, W.M., Fu, Y.Q., Chollet, F., Hu, Y.Y., Cai, M.D., Reversible surface morphology in shape-memory alloy thin films, Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 105, 2009, 033517

Simulation of laser annealing NiTi thin film

http://youtu.be/Stkwvr3skTE

References:

Miyazaki, S., Fu, Y.Q. and Huang, W.M. (Ed.), Thin film shape memory alloys–fundamentals and device applications, Cambridge University Press, 2009

He, Q., Huang, W.M., Gao, X.Y. and Hong, M.H., Numerical investigation of CO2 laser heating for annealing Ni/Ti multilayer thin films, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 14, 2005, pp1320-1324

He, Q., Hong, M.H., Huang, W.M., Chong, T.C., Fu, Y.Q. and Du, H.J., CO2 laser annealing of sputtering deposited NiTi shape memory thin films, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol. 14, 2004, pp950-956

Laser annealing NiTi thin film (a line) upon heating

http://youtu.be/NmFBJ8XoHN4

References:

Miyazaki, S., Fu, Y.Q. and Huang, W.M. (Ed.), Thin film shape memory alloys–fundamentals and device applications, Cambridge University Press, 2009

He, Q., Hong, M.H., Huang, W.M., Chong, T.C., Fu, Y.Q. and Du, H.J., CO2 laser annealing of sputtering deposited NiTi shape memory thin films, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol. 14, 2004, pp950-956

Thin film NiTi/silicon beam (two positions)

-gradually joule heating/cooling

http://youtu.be/NSr5y9x4Pps

Reference:

Huang, W.M., Liu, Q.Y., He, L.M. and Yeo, J.H., Micro NiTi-Si cantilever with three stable positions, Sensors and Actuators A, Vol. 114, No. 1, 2004, pp118-122  

Thin film NiTi/silicon beam (two positions) [side view]

- joule heating/cooling [3.2 mm long] (low current)

http://youtu.be/lyAxu0oD-JY

Reference:

Huang, W.M., Liu, Q.Y., He, L.M. and Yeo, J.H., Micro NiTi-Si cantilever with three stable positions, Sensors and Actuators A, Vol. 114, No. 1, 2004, pp118-122

Thin film NiTi/silicon beam (three positions)

-rapid joule heating (high current)

http://youtu.be/l8CcWn4YVgI

Reference:

Huang, W.M., Liu, Q.Y., He, L.M. and Yeo, J.H., Micro NiTi-Si cantilever with three stable positions, Sensors and Actuators A, Vol. 114, No. 1, 2004, pp118-122

600 micron thin film NiTi_silicon beam

http://youtu.be/N-nVhnffLRo

Reference:

Huang, W.M., Liu, Q.Y., He, L.M. and Yeo, J.H., Micro NiTi-Si cantilever with three stable positions, Sensors and Actuators A, Vol. 114, No. 1, 2004, pp118-122

1600 micron thin film NiTi_silicon beam

http://youtu.be/ImIBXN6dbZk

 

FEM simulation of NiTi_silicon beam

http://youtu.be/72G3sg_zPcc

 

Thin film NiTi/silicon gripper

-          1.6 mm long, 20 micron thick beam

http://youtu.be/CZMb8604WlU

References:

Huang, W.M., Liu, Q.Y., He, L.M. and Yeo, J.H., Micro NiTi-Si cantilever with three stable positions, Sensors and Actuators A, Vol. 114, No. 1, 2004, pp118-122

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Joule heating Thin film NiTi/silicon beam A

-          1.6 mm long, 5 micron NiTi atop 15 micron silicon beam (laser cutting to form circuit)

http://youtu.be/w9ymSjUkfpQ

References:

Huang, W.M., Liu, Q.Y., He, L.M. and Yeo, J.H., Micro NiTi-Si cantilever with three stable positions, Sensors and Actuators A, Vol. 114, No. 1, 2004, pp118-122

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Joule heating Thin film NiTi/silicon beam B

-          5 micron NiTi atop 15 micron silicon beam (laser cutting to form circuit) [smallest 0.6 mm long]

http://youtu.be/lGxSBbPjV80

References:

Huang, W.M., Liu, Q.Y., He, L.M. and Yeo, J.H., Micro NiTi-Si cantilever with three stable positions, Sensors and Actuators A, Vol. 114, No. 1, 2004, pp118-122

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

 

 

 

Shape memory polymers

 

Shape memory effect in PU SMP A

http://youtu.be/NeiECH2RCCw

 

Shape memory effect in PU SMP B

http://youtu.be/YawCZnrZOl4

 

SME in thermo-responsive SMP A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB_dpL7RR-I

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Huang et al Thermo-moisture responsive polyurethane shape-memory polymer and composites: a review, Journal of Materials Chemistry, Vol. 20, 2010, pp3367-3381

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Shape recovery in PU SMP 001

http://youtu.be/pwR_xpJjP_s

 

Shape recovery in PU SMP 002

http://youtu.be/beb1UG55qKQ

 

Shape recovery in PU SMP 003

http://youtu.be/q_j1a88sZoU

 

Shape recovery in PU SMP 004

http://youtu.be/F_VLIDlzSg8

 

Shape recovery in PU SMP 005

http://youtu.be/m5eCDGhKnUo

 

Shape recovery in PU SMP 006

http://youtu.be/7MyEQGIlhWE

 

Shape recovery in PU SMP 007

http://youtu.be/NFIGsYiV59s

 

Shape recovery in PU SMP 008

http://youtu.be/G-wieECBNmY

 

SME in moisture-responsive SMP A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L86ybNjWwZQ

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Huang et al Thermo-moisture responsive polyurethane shape-memory polymer and composites: a review, Journal of Materials Chemistry, Vol. 20, 2010, pp3367-3381

Huang et al, Water-driven programmable polyurethane shape memory polymer: demonstration and mechanism, Applied Physics Letters, Vol.86, 2005, pp114105

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PU SMP under stretching at room temperature

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niX4cjFx_do

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Refreshable SMP Braille paper A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0hQaDfqbAE

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Refreshable SMP Braille paper B

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6cMpYtWWyE

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Refreshable SMP Braille paper C

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLib-d-7ZaE

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Transformer using SMP form

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AncQTeftvjk

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Shape recovery in a PU foam upon heating

http://youtu.be/G8Y79LcqNP0

Reference(s):

Tey, S.-J., Huang, W.M. and Sokolwski, W. M., On the effects of long term storage in cold hibernated elastic memory (CHEM) polyurethane foam, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol. 10, No. 2, 2001, pp321-325

SMP tag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G5DeeQXQ0s

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Electrically conductive SMP to active a toy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVhOEM6RLlQ

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Formation of protrusion array atop SMP

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdhd8L1peW4

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Machining of PS SMP plate

-          Material: PS shape memory polymer (from CRG)

http://youtu.be/Mrdflqqeo64

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Recovery of indents upon heating

-          Material: PS (from CRG)

http://youtu.be/KDwsP5bAOSY

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Indentation (PS SMP, simulation) A

http://youtu.be/o7KU4i9_oEY

 

Indentation (PS SMP, simulation) B

http://youtu.be/jztdeKr_SoQ

 

Indentation (PS SMP, simulation) C

http://youtu.be/3uA_CIgnRGA

 

Micro SMP spring (coil 500 um; wire 70 um)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgHUDP8XwAI

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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PU fiber (MM5520) in room temperature ethanol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db_VpiCIZrE

 

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PU spring (MM5520) in room temperature ethanol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ia9xnNW4nk

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PU spring (MM5520) in ethanol (self-twisting/untwisting)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYbq2XIqy9M

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Pre-stretched PU spring (MM5520) in room temperature ethanol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxmIj4BhfTY

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Buckling of pre-stretched PMMA in hot silicone oil

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KymDucw0EHU

Reference:

Zhao Y, Wang CC, Huang WM, Purnawali H, Buckling of poly(methyl methacrylate) in stimulus-responsive shape recovery, Applied Physics Letters, accepted

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Moisture induced SME in silk

http://youtu.be/pTTzi1r6Y20

 

Joule heating PU SMP (temperature distribution) A

http://youtu.be/-YdpPVVRYMI

Joule heating PU SMP (temperature distribution) B

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1OsIVkH7HM

 

Joule heating PU SMP (temperature distribution) C

http://youtu.be/WK6qnlyqW6Q

Joule heating PU SMP (temperature distribution) D

http://youtu.be/iDLOG4Twj_A

 

Joule heating PU SMP (temperature distribution) E

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P39v6ZnKws

 

Shape recovery of PU SMP/clay composite A

PU SMP (MM3520) 5wt% non-treated clay atop 80 Deg C hotplate

http://youtu.be/r5nzTP_5QC8

 

Shape recovery of PU SMP/clay composite B

PU SMP (MM3520) 10wt% non-treated clay atop 80 Deg C hotplate

http://youtu.be/NkH3DH3hOxA

 

Formation of Fe3O4 magnetic chains in polyurethane shape memory polymer

http://youtu.be/Nr3uyUTT2a8

Reference(s):

Huang, W.M., Yang, B. and Fu, Y.Q., Polyurethane shape memory polymers, Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, 2011

Lan, X., Huang, W.M., Leng, J.S., Liu, N., Phee, S.J. and Yuan, Q., Elektrisch leitfähige Formgedächtnispolymere (Electrically conductive shape-memory polymers), GAK Gummi Fasern Kunststoffe (in German), Vol.61, No. 12, 2008, pp784-789

Lan, X., Huang, W.M., Leng, J.S., Liu, N., Phee, S.J. and Yuan, Q., Electric conductive shape-memory polymer with anisotropic electro-thermo-mechanical properties, RFP Rubber Fibers Plastics, Vol. 4, 2009, pp 84-88

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Switching of Fe3O4 magnetic chains in polyurethane shape memory polymer at 200oC

http://youtu.be/604NV2BTwCc

Reference(s):

Huang, W.M., Yang, B. and Fu, Y.Q., Polyurethane shape memory polymers, Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, 2011

Lan, X., Huang, W.M., Leng, J.S., Liu, N., Phee, S.J. and Yuan, Q., Elektrisch leitfähige Formgedächtnispolymere (Electrically conductive shape-memory polymers), GAK Gummi Fasern Kunststoffe (in German), Vol.61, No. 12, 2008, pp784-789

Lan, X., Huang, W.M., Leng, J.S., Liu, N., Phee, S.J. and Yuan, Q., Electric conductive shape-memory polymer with anisotropic electro-thermo-mechanical properties, RFP Rubber Fibers Plastics, Vol. 4, 2009, pp 84-88

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Reference(s):

Huang, W.M., Yang, B. and Fu, Y.Q., Polyurethane shape memory polymers, Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, 2011

Huang et al Thermo-moisture responsive polyurethane shape-memory polymer and composites: a review, Journal of Materials Chemistry, Vol. 20, 2010, pp3367-3381

 

Shape memory hybrids

 

Shape memory effect in silicone/wax hybrid

http://youtu.be/5hWwwcCgXRg

Reference:

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Shape memory effect in silicone/ sodium acetate hybrid

http://youtu.be/2oKWGxjtaYU

 

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Shape memory effect in silicone/wax/melting glue hybrid

http://youtu.be/b2jTrBT1RJo

 

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SME in silicone/glucose hybrid A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=napRAaupNgI

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SME in silicone/rosin hybrid A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3yVgqSOTTw

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Rubber-like SMH with repeated instant self-healing function A1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBthRXKJeUM

 

Reference(s):

Huang et al, Shape memory materials, Materials Today, Vol. 13, 2010, pp54-61

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Rubber-like SMH with repeated instant self-healing function A2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKBDPUtN_Sg

 

Reference(s):

Huang et al, Shape memory materials, Materials Today, Vol. 13, 2010, pp54-61

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Rubber-like SMH with repeated instant self-healing function A3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRebpWvpk9w

 

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Rubber-like SMH with repeated instant self-healing function A4a

[Programmed sample (in V-shape) under cyclic loading at room temperature]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8us-7BEASE

 

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Rubber-like SMH with repeated instant self-healing function A4b

[Original straight sample under cyclic loading at room temperature.]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkgcwFKsQPI

 

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Rubber-like SMH A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWEtddspd9o

 

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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It is show-time: Magic I

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_ndngzQIRg

Samples prepared by: CHIA JIUN WEI as a part of his URECA 2010

Magician: TAN KHUN LING as a part of his URECA 2011

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Cooling/water-responsive SMH A

[Melting upon cooling]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMeZAPzMXYw

Reference:

Wang CC, Huang WM, Ding Z, Zhao Y, Purnawali H, Cooling-/water-responsive shape memory hybrids, Composites Science and Technology, in press

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Cooling/water-responsive SMH B

[Programming]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09t_vFg_LTE

Reference:

Wang CC, Huang WM, Ding Z, Zhao Y, Purnawali H, Cooling-/water-responsive shape memory hybrids, Composites Science and Technology, in press

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Cooling/water-responsive SMH C

[Recovery in 0oC water]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_1ZzmcgHj8

Reference:

Wang CC, Huang WM, Ding Z, Zhao Y, Purnawali H, Cooling-/water-responsive shape memory hybrids, Composites Science and Technology, in press

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Cooling/water-responsive SMH D

[Recovery in 20oC water]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZj5BrXZpoM

Reference:

Wang CC, Huang WM, Ding Z, Zhao Y, Purnawali H, Cooling-/water-responsive shape memory hybrids, Composites Science and Technology, in press

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Tapping induced SME

http://youtu.be/DbVoQSswyiA

 

Pressure responsive SMH (impact)

http://youtu.be/T_gnocq8rzE

 

Water-responsive SMH A

(polymer sponge/cupric sulphate pentahydrate)

http://youtu.be/PBgdT-6E7Z0

Reference(s):

Fan, K., Huang, W.M., Wang, C.C., Ding, Z., Zhao, Y., Purnawali, H., Liew, K.C. and Zheng, L.X., Water-responsive shape memory hybrid: design concept and demonstration, eXPRESS Polymer Letters, Vol. 5, No. 5, 2011, pp409-416

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Water-responsive SMH B

(silicone/ sodium acetate trihydrate)

(right: in air; left: in room temperature water)

http://youtu.be/2R9k5M-UkMc

Reference(s):

Fan, K., Huang, W.M., Wang, C.C., Ding, Z., Zhao, Y., Purnawali, H., Liew, K.C. and Zheng, L.X., Water-responsive shape memory hybrid: design concept and demonstration, eXPRESS Polymer Letters, Vol. 5, No. 5, 2011, pp409-416

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Electrically conductive SMH

(joule heating, 6%CF+20%wax56+74%silicone )

http://youtu.be/T6zpS-4hYzU

Reference:

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

 

 

 

Medical applications of shape memory materials

 

Self-untying SMP suture upon heating

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XEBdzdRN70

 

 

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Self-untying SMP suture upon heating (fast)

http://youtu.be/_3KBjG1EMPs

 

Self-untying SMP suture upon heating in hot water

http://youtu.be/bw7oklXN2zk

 

Self-tightening (PU wire) knot upon immersing into water

http://youtu.be/jISPzrxZs6w

Reference:

Huang, W.M., Yang, B. and Fu, Y.Q., Polyurethane shape memory polymers, Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, 2011

Self-tightening SMP suture upon heating

http://youtu.be/Uh6e7fFDB44

References:

Huang, W.M., Yang, B. and Fu, Y.Q., Polyurethane shape memory polymers, Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, 2011

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

PLA spiral spring for sutureless anastomosis

http://youtu.be/t_UoWalEYjw

 

Self-tightening PLA staple

http://youtu.be/Y5gnwpdt-3g

 

Retractable SMA spiral stent (two-way SME)

http://youtu.be/u6IOmmcYLW4

Reference:

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Retractable SMA stent (triple-SME)

http://youtu.be/PmUcWMpw4HA

 

Retractable SMA/silicone composite stent

http://youtu.be/66JJDy9XlqE

Reference:

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Retractable SMH stent

(silicone/ sodium acetate trihydrate) upon immersing into room temperature water

 

http://youtu.be/T4PkAK9i6uA

 

Reference(s):

Fan, K., Huang, W.M., Wang, C.C., Ding, Z., Zhao, Y., Purnawali, H., Liew, K.C. and Zheng, L.X., Water-responsive shape memory hybrid: design concept and demonstration, eXPRESS Polymer Letters, Vol. 5, No. 5, 2011, pp409-416

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Retractable elastic shape memory stent

http://youtu.be/hNvkuwr2Mdk

 

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Elastic shape memory polymeric stent with retraction function

http://youtu.be/0le2uQ6QPVM

(2009 EID project)

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Injection of PU SMP spiral spring/wire into jellyfish

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=U6lySw33pbM

 

 

 

 

Shape memory material morphing wings

 

SMA morphing wing 01

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_nOtAhX_1Y

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA morphing wing 02

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN69J3pp3ak

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA morphing wing 03

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qajk6df7dGk

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA morphing wing 07

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxEc8SqjdEg

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA morphing wing 04

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C44ZLRiH-t8

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA morphing wing 09

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d54o7PIamUk

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA morphing wing 05

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2Ucnak1lf8

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA morphing wing 06

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohdjKlSU0c4

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA morphing wing 08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cz3CyG_dK0

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA morphing wing 10

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APdPDHTI-F0

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMA morphing wing 11

(1st version)

100% http://youtu.be/omuurzZTdGo

 

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SMA morphing wing 12

(2nd version)

http://youtu.be/sva4KxFCze4

 

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SMP morphing wing 01

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhHI_i_DgY8

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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SMP morphing wing 02

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw02mEsTtsE

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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One-way/two-way shape memory effect

 

One-way shape memory effect in shape memory alloy (NTU_quick one)

http://youtu.be/EszaN7T9Y8A

 

One-way shape memory effect in shape memory alloy (NTU_slow one)

http://youtu.be/Qy0aQYBLfx0

 

Two-way shape memory effect in a NiTi wire

http://youtu.be/26-gT5-Rnx8

Reference(s):

Huang, W.M., Goh, H.B. and Li, C., Effects of reheat treatment conditions in training of two-way shape memory, Journal of Materials Science Letters, Vol. 21, No. 13, 2002, pp991-993

Huang, W. and Goh, H. B., On the long term stability of two-way shape memory alloy trained by reheat treatment, Journal of Materials Science letters, Vol. 20, 2001, pp1795-1797

Huang, W. and Toh, W., Training two-way shape memory alloy by reheat treatment, Journal of Materials Science Letters (UK), Vol.19, No.17, 2000, pp1549-1550

Material two-way shape memory effect (twisting)

http://youtu.be/Z81pigcsPuI

Reference:

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Material two-way shape memory spring

-          Contraction upon heating; expansion upon heating (atop a hot plate)

http://youtu.be/FSMWsQHgPMg

 

One-way/material two-way shape memory effect in shape memory alloy

http://youtu.be/QMXSe5HvW-0

 

Mechanical two-way shape memory effect in shape memory hybrid (I) (silicone/sodium acetate trihydrate)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fZHUOxXs0A&feature=youtu.be

 

Mechanical two-way shape memory effect in shape memory hybrid (II) (silicone/wax)

http://youtu.be/MUrybfNq428

Reference:

Huang et al, Shape memory materials, Materials Today, Vol. 13, 2010, pp54-61

Shape memory alloy wig

(Change shape according to your current mood, if you want).

http://youtu.be/dBbgiB9cIGU

 

Shape memory alloy “star”

(one-way and then material two-way shape memory effect)

http://youtu.be/eRq-26PbU0I

 

Material two-way NiTi SMA micro gripper

-          Joule heating, laser cutting from SMA sheet

http://youtu.be/E2lgXS60iSc

Reference:

Huang, W.M., Gao, X.Y., Loo, B.K., He, L.M. and Ngoi, B.K.A., Micro gripper using two-way shape memory alloy thin sheet, The International Conference on Superelastic Technologies and Shape Memory Materials (SMST-SMM 2001), 2-6 September, 2001, Kunming, China, pp43

Micro-gripper using material two-way shape memory alloy

-joule heating for actuation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4U69ocUrtw&feature=youtu.be

References:

Huang, W.M., Gao, X.Y., Loo, B.K., He, L.M. and Ngoi, B.K.A., Micro gripper using two-way shape memory alloy thin sheet, The International Conference on Superelastic Technologies and Shape Memory Materials (SMST-SMM 2001), 2-6 September, 2001, Kunming, China, pp43

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

 

 

 

Multiple-shape memory effect in shape memory materials

 

Multiple-SME in SMA (bending)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYugtD1vZzM

Reference(s):

Huang, W.M., Yang, B. and Fu, Y.Q., Polyurethane shape memory polymers, Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, 2011

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Multiple-SME in SMA (SSP)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qowuEsnX4Q4

Reference(s):

Huang et al, Shape memory materials, Materials Today, Vol. 13, 2010, pp54-61

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Multiple-SME in SMA (LSP)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzOIBdyTTl8

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Multiple-SME in SMA (rotation)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-ydr6kWr8w

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Quick demo of triple-SME in Nitinol

http://youtu.be/B3AcK0mYTHU

 

Multiple-SME in SMP A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-XKX3lOBks

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

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Multiple-SME in SMP B

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aXj9CnNreI

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Multiple-SME in SMP C

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2-xpqxHjxg

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Multiple-SME in SMP D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2z504n9oto

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Huang et al, Water-driven programmable polyurethane shape memory polymer: demonstration and mechanism, Applied Physics Letters, Vol.86, 2005, 114105

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Multiple-SME in SMP (in water)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfUG24HW9To

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Stimulus-responsive shape memory materials: a review, Materials and Design, 33, 2012, 577-640

Huang et al, Water-driven programmable polyurethane shape memory polymer: demonstration and mechanism, Applied Physics Letters, Vol.86, 2005, 114105

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Multiple-SME in silicone/wax hybrid A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDEcWDl6qPA

Reference:

Huang et al, Shape memory materials, Materials Today, Vol. 13, 2010, pp54-61

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Multiple-SME in silicone/wax hybrid B

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1BybLK_VgE

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Triple-shape memory effect in PU sponge

http://youtu.be/9UQgYrFHsRw

Reference:

Huang, W.M., Yang, B. and Fu, Y.Q., Polyurethane shape memory polymers, Taylor & Francis/CRC Press, 2011

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Shape memory effect in materials

 

2-D microlens array atop PMMA_A

http://youtu.be/7cC7LktBNBU

Reference:

Zhao Y, Wang CC, Huang WM, Purnawali H, An L, Formation of micro protrusive lens arrays atop poly(methyl methacrylate), Optics Express, Vol. 19, No. 27, 2011, pp.26000-26005

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2-D microlens array atop PMMA_B

http://youtu.be/zqz0FUNGh4M

Reference:

Zhao Y, Wang CC, Huang WM, Purnawali H, An L, Formation of micro protrusive lens arrays atop poly(methyl methacrylate), Optics Express, Vol. 19, No. 27, 2011, pp.26000-26005

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3-D microlens array atop PMMA (insect eye)

http://youtu.be/6JDdpI8qu_w

Reference:

Zhao Y, Huang WM, Purnawali H, Three dimensional surface pattering atop poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), Applied Mechanics and Materials, Vol. 161, 2012, 292-295

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Insects

 

Damesfly (high speed camera) Mode A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96DKYwVDH0M

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Damesfly (high speed camera) Mode B

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEgK3UdUoq0

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Dragonfly (high speed camera) Mode A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw_FD4yIwa4

Reference(s):

Chen et al, Kinematics of dragonfly (sympetrum flaveolum) flight, 6th World Congress of Biomechanics, Singapore, 1-6 August 2010, in IFMBE Proceedings (CT Lim and JCH Goh eds.) Vol. 31, pp 56-59, 2010.

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Dragonfly (high speed camera) Mode B

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QthIIWqtT9Q

 

Reference(s):

Chen et al, Kinematics of dragonfly (sympetrum flaveolum) flight, 6th World Congress of Biomechanics, Singapore, 1-6 August 2010, in IFMBE Proceedings (CT Lim and JCH Goh eds.) Vol. 31, pp 56-59, 2010.

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Retractable roofs

 

Retractable roof A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVEPzPzUTkQ

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Retractable roof B1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL3cn_pWrl8

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Retractable roof B2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfAhIj2AxMM

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Hydro gels

 

Hydrogel expansion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrmdCT-Bp9k

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Hydrogel in straw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9Vdkm2PjH0

Reference(s):

Sun et al, Wet to shrink: an approach to realize negative expansion upon wetting, Advanced Composite Materials, Vol. 18, No. 2, 2009, pp 95-103

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Others

 

Reversible Dimples

http://youtu.be/jhdBpQGTrcQ

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Instruction

 

Operating Hot Chamber with Vibration system (the one in Mechanics of Materials Lab)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJmKkfPRknI

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