ELECTRIC FIELD ACTIVATION OF SHAPE MEMORY CERAMICS

摘要

Articles and methods in which an electric field is used to actuate a material are generally described. Provided in one embodiment is a method including applying an electric field to a ceramic material. Applying the electric field to the ceramic material can transform the ceramic material from a first solid phase to a second distinct solid phase. The applied electric field is less than a breakdown electric field of the ceramic material, according to certain embodiments.

主权项

1. An actuator comprising:
a shape memory ceramic; a first conductor; and a second conductor; wherein the first and second conductors are configured to apply an electric field to the shape memory ceramic.