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Shape Memory Alloys: Manufacturing and Micromachined Applications
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Shape Memory Alloys: Manufacturing and Micromachined Applications

A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "D：Materials and Processing".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 October 2024 | Viewed by 612

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Dr. Chanho Lee

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Department of Materials and Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849, USA
Interests: deformation mechanisms; X-ray diffraction; solidification; material characteristics; high temperature materials; mechanical testing; advanced materials; in situ neutron diffraction; density functional theory; calculation of phase diagrams; alloy design
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs), a unique class of materials with the ability to recover their original shape after deformation when subjected to certain temperature changes. This Special Issue explores the manufacturing techniques and micromachined applications of SMAs in various sectors, such as biomedical, aerospace, and robotics industries.

We aim for the publications in this Special Issue to cover a range of topics, including the development of advanced manufacturing processes for SMAs, such as additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy. Additionally, researchers are invited to discuss the design and optimization of microscale devices and components made from SMAs, highlighting their potential for use in minimally invasive medical procedures, actuation systems, and sensing applications.

Overall, we hope that this Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in the field of Shape Memory Alloys, highlighting their unique properties and potential for innovative applications in a wide range of industries. Researchers and industry professionals interested in the manufacturing and micromachined applications of SMAs will hopefully find valuable insights and perspectives in this collection of publications.

Dr. Chanho Lee
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • shape memory alloys
  • alloy design
  • manufacturing
  • microstructural characterization
  • mechanical properties
  • deformation mechanism
  • shape memory alloy based micromachined devices

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Structure and Properties of Bioactive Titanium Dioxide Surface Layers Produced on NiTi Shape Memory Alloy in Low-Temperature Plasma
by Justyna Witkowska, Tomasz Borowski, Krzysztof Kulikowski, Karol Wunsch, Jerzy Morgiel, Jerzy Sobiecki and Tadeusz Wierzchoń
Micromachines 2024, 15(7), 886; https://doi.org/10.3390/mi15070886 - 6 Jul 2024
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Background: The NiTi alloy, known for its shape memory and superelasticity, is increasingly used in medicine. However, its high nickel content requires enhanced biocompatibility for long-term implants. Low-temperature plasma treatments under glow-discharge conditions can improve surface properties without compromising mechanical integrity. Methods: This [...] Read more.
Background: The NiTi alloy, known for its shape memory and superelasticity, is increasingly used in medicine. However, its high nickel content requires enhanced biocompatibility for long-term implants. Low-temperature plasma treatments under glow-discharge conditions can improve surface properties without compromising mechanical integrity. Methods: This study explores the surface modification of a NiTi alloy by oxidizing it in low-temperature plasma. We examine the impact of process temperatures and sample preparation (mechanical grinding and polishing) on the structure of the produced titanium oxide layers. Surface properties, including topography, morphology, chemical composition, and bioactivity, were analyzed using TEM, SEM, EDS, and an optical profilometer. Bioactivity was assessed through the deposition of calcium phosphate in simulated body fluid (SBF). Results: The low-temperature plasma oxidization produced titanium dioxide layers (29–55 nm thick) with a predominantly nanocrystalline rutile structure. Layer thickness increased with extended processing time and higher temperatures (up to 390 °C), though the relationship was not linear. Higher temperatures led to thicker layers with more precipitates and inhomogeneities. The oxidized layers showed increased bioactivity after 14 and 30 days in SBF. Conclusions: Low-temperature plasma oxidation produces bioactive titanium oxide layers on NiTi alloys, with a structure and properties that can be tuned through process parameters. This method could enhance the biocompatibility of NiTi alloys for medical implants. Full article
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