To maintain the shape-memory effect, the researchers used two different oxides, barium titanate, and cobalt ferrite, which they implemented in thin layers onto a magnesium oxide substrate. The lattice ...

Technical Terms Shape Memory Effect: The ability of a material to return from a deformed state to its original shape upon exposure to an external stimulus, such as heat or a change in pH.

The shape memory effect of PEEK was investigated during full-bending deformation (180) at an actuation current of 0.24 A. After 15 seconds of powering on, the temperature hit 170 degrees celsius, and ...

Shape memory alloys can be deformed into different shapes when cold, but will revert back to their original shape when heated (as if "remembering" their default state, like memory foam).