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Shape Memory Alloy Transformations

Shape Memory Alloy Transformations is a research topic within Materials Chemistry. Science Explorer counts 20k research works in it since 1952. 9.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the physical metallurgy, properties, and applications of shape memory alloys, particularly emphasizing martensitic transformation, magnetic field-induced strain, elastocaloric effect, and the microstructure of these materials. It covers a wide range of topics including biomedical applications, additive manufacturing, and metamagnetic shape memory alloys.

  • Shape Memory Alloys
  • Martensitic Transformation
  • Magnetic Field Induced Strain
  • Metamagnetic Shape Memory Alloys
  • Elastocaloric Effect
  • Ferromagnetic Shape Memory Alloys
  • Giant Magnetocaloric Effect
  • Microstructure
  • Biomedical Applications
  • Additive Manufacturing
Research works
20k
fractional, since 1952
In the world top 10%
2k
per year above
Top-10% rate
9.9%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
-1%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
46% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Shape Memory Alloy Transformations
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