Smart Materials and Thermochromic Pigments

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Smart materials are designed to solve new and old problems by transforming properties from one state to another.

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Smart materials provide new opportunities for design and innovation by changing properties such as transparency, malleability, and durability.

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Thermochromic pigments change color when the temperature changes.

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These pigments can be designed to change to one color at a specific temperature or show different colors through a range of temperatures.

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Thermochromic pigments can be used in temperature gauges or thermometers.

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Each temperature is represented by a different color, making them easy to read.

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Smart materials are a growing area of technology.

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They are designed to contain special properties and change from one state to another.

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Thermochromic pigments are used in products like temperature strips.

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These strips show temperature changes through color variations, making them easy to read.

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Self-cleaning glass uses a special invisible coating.

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The coating on self-cleaning glass breaks down dirt and grime and allows rain to wash it clean.

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Self-cleaning glass reduces the need for manual cleaning.

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It cuts the cost of hiring cleaners and saves money over its lifetime.

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Challenges of cleaning tall buildings.

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Glass in tall buildings is difficult to reach and requires specialist cleaners trained in rope climbing.

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Car Windscreen

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Smart Material: Self-cleaning glass Purpose: To improve visibility by keeping the windscreen clear.

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Baby food spoon

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Smart Material: Thermochromic pigment Purpose: To indicate if the food is too hot for the baby.