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Expert: Mike Fulcher - 1/30/2007


Question
Is there a material that is normally rigid but, when an electrical current is applied, becomes flexible?

Answer
Not that I'm aware of.  Work involving the mechanical/electrical interaction in materials is covered in the field of piezo-materials.  I've got a fairly basic understanding of how these things work, but I'm not abreast of any current developments.  I've often found that Wikipedia is a good place to start.  Here's the link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piezoelectricity  

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I can answer general questions related to all aspects of chemical engineering and material science, and specific questions related to electrochemistry, batteries, and ceramic materials.

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I have over eight years experience in the battery industry, covering Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-ion, Li-ion polymer and Li primary chemistries. I have over four years experience in the field of ceramics processing.

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