Aims To recognise Smart Materials To recognise uses

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Aims: To recognise ‘Smart’ Materials To recognise uses for ‘Smart’ Materials ‘Chromic’ = Colour

Aims: To recognise ‘Smart’ Materials To recognise uses for ‘Smart’ Materials ‘Chromic’ = Colour ‘USP’ = Unique Selling Point ‘Smart Material’ = A material that responds to a stimulus like heat or light, and then returns to its original state when the stimulus is removed.

Smart & Modern Materials Thermochromic ink changes colour according to the temperature of the

Smart & Modern Materials Thermochromic ink changes colour according to the temperature of the surface it is bring tested on. Can you think of a use for THERMOCHROMIC inks? Click to see Video

Smart & Modern Materials Photochromic inks change colour depending on the amount of LIGHT

Smart & Modern Materials Photochromic inks change colour depending on the amount of LIGHT hitting the surface. Can you think of a use for PHOTOCHROMIC inks? Click to see Video

Smart & Modern Materials Electrochromic inks are inks that change colour according to varying

Smart & Modern Materials Electrochromic inks are inks that change colour according to varying electrical inputs. The input can be VERY small but the change in colour can be VERY dramatic. Can you think of a use for ELECTROCHROMIC inks? Click to see Video

Smart & Modern Materials Hydrochromic inks change colour according to the amount of water

Smart & Modern Materials Hydrochromic inks change colour according to the amount of water they detect. Can you think of a use for HYDROCHROMIC inks? Click to see video

Smart & Modern Materials Phosphorescent inks are able to absorb light during the day

Smart & Modern Materials Phosphorescent inks are able to absorb light during the day and then glow at night. Can you think of a use for PHOSPHORESCENT inks? Click to see Video

Lesson Objectives: To understand the properties of a range of smart & modern materials

Lesson Objectives: To understand the properties of a range of smart & modern materials Smart & Modern Materials Polymorph PCL) UV Beads (Polycaprolactone- (UV pigment) QTC Thermochromic Sheet Aroma Pigments Phosphorescent Sheet (Quantum Tunnelling Composite) Keywords: Polymorph, QTC, Thermochromic, Phosphorescent, UV, Aroma

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A question of…… Smart & Modern Materials G Postings

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Smart & Modern Materials Question What is meant by the term smart material? Answer

Smart & Modern Materials Question What is meant by the term smart material? Answer A material which reacts and changes their properties in response to an input return

Smart & Modern Materials Question What is the difference between a smart & modern

Smart & Modern Materials Question What is the difference between a smart & modern material? Answer Modern materials do not change their properties regardless of an input return

Smart & Modern Materials Question What input is needed to see a colour change

Smart & Modern Materials Question What input is needed to see a colour change from Thermochromic Sheet? Answer Heat is required to cause a change in colour. return

Smart & Modern Materials Question What input is required to release the scent from

Smart & Modern Materials Question What input is required to release the scent from the aroma pigment? Answer The paint needs friction on the surface, e. g. . being scratched. return

Smart & Modern Materials Question What smart material is used to make this control

Smart & Modern Materials Question What smart material is used to make this control panel work on the jacket? Answer Quantum Tunnelling Composite return

Smart & Modern Materials Question What smart material is used on this “glow in

Smart & Modern Materials Question What smart material is used on this “glow in the dark” sign? Answer Phosphorescent sheet. return

Smart & Modern Materials Question What smart material has been used to indicate the

Smart & Modern Materials Question What smart material has been used to indicate the temperature of these kettles? Answer Thermochromic materials return

Smart & Modern Materials Question Polycaprolactone or PCL is more commonly known by it’s

Smart & Modern Materials Question Polycaprolactone or PCL is more commonly known by it’s brand name which is? Answer Polymorph return

Smart & Modern Materials Question What do the 2 halves of the word poly-morph

Smart & Modern Materials Question What do the 2 halves of the word poly-morph relate to? Answer Poly – Polymer (Plastic) Morph – to transform or shape return

Smart & Modern Materials Question “Scratch and sniff” products are made using what smart

Smart & Modern Materials Question “Scratch and sniff” products are made using what smart material? Answer Aroma pigments return

Smart & Modern Materials Question How do bank note checkers work? Answer The UV

Smart & Modern Materials Question How do bank note checkers work? Answer The UV light shows up the UV pigments printed onto the genuine notes return

Smart & Modern Materials Question Which plastic category does polymorph go into? Answer Its

Smart & Modern Materials Question Which plastic category does polymorph go into? Answer Its a thermoplastic, is can be reheated and reshaped again return

Smart & Modern Materials Summary Designers can use SMART materials to help them achieve

Smart & Modern Materials Summary Designers can use SMART materials to help them achieve a unique selling point (USP), often making their design better than their competitors. THERE ARE 5 MAIN SMART MATERIALS USED IN GRAPHIC PRODUCTS! ls Therm eria t a M ic Photo m ochrom ic Ma Phosphorescent Materials Electro chromi c ls Materia ls H ic m o r ch o r d y eria t a M terials