Shape memory alloys (SMAs) are a type of smart material that can temporarily alter their shape, reverting to their original form at certain temperatures. They have innovative applications in aerospace, automotives, robotics, and biomedicine. Nitinol, or nickel-titanium, has been used as an SMA since the 1960s. Copper-based shape memory alloys are emerging as a modern alternative due…

As the world relies less on fossil fuels, another natural resource is filling the void. Copper has many benefits — it’s durable, conductive, ductile, and recyclable. It’s a preferred solution in clean energy applications, including solar energy, wind turbines, and energy storage. By 2040, these types of renewable energy are expected to make up 61% of copper consumption….