Micro-Drive and Active Control Based on Smart Materials
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editors
Interests: smart materials; PLZT ceramic; photostrictive materials; piezoelectric actuation
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: smart structures; active vibration control
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements in micro-drive systems and active control technologies based on smart materials have garnered significant attention across various engineering disciplines. Many types of smart materials, e.g., magnetorheological, electrorheological, piezoelectric, electrostrictive, magnetostrictive, anphotovoltaic, shape memory materials, etc., have been discovered and studied in different fields; they play an important role in promoting the development of modern science and technology. Their unique properties, such as high energy density, miniaturization potential, and self-actuation capabilities, enable breakthroughs in fields ranging from biomedical devices and soft robotics to aerospace mechanisms and precision optics.
We seek contributions exploring the design, synthesis, and characterization of smart material-based actuators, active control strategies, and hybrid systems that combine multiple materials or conventional technologies. Studies on applications in mechanical, aerospace, biomedical, and robotic systems are particularly welcome.
By compiling high-quality research and reviews, this Special Issue aims to bridge gaps between materials science, control theory, and engineering practice. We hope to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate the development of intelligent, efficient, and sustainable micro-drive solutions. Authors are encouraged to submit original articles that advance smart material-based actuation and control.
Dr. Xinjie Wang
Dr. Hua Li
Guest Editors
Dr. Yujuan Tang
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- smart materials
- smart structure
- micro-drive
- vibration control
- active vibration control
- base isolation systems
- structural design
- material synthesis
- finite element analysis
- bio-inspired design
- soft actuating materials
- soft actuators
- optical drive
- energy harvesting and control
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