Shape Memory Alloys
In the "Shape memory alloys" focus area, we offer exciting thesis topics relating to the processing and characterization of shape memory alloys. Different process routes as well as different material systems are used. Currently, our research work is focusing in particular on iron-based shape memory alloys for the construction industry as well as magnetic alloys and their processing using additive manufacturing. The central subject of the investigations is often the martensitic phase transformation behavior, which is the basis of the functional properties of these unique metals.
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Influence of precipitation particles on the stress relaxation and fatigue behavior of prestressed, iron-based shape memory alloys
Direct microstructure design of Ni-(Co)-Mn-Sn-Heusler alloys with magnetic shape memory effect for multi-caloric applications enabled by additive manufacturing
Functionally graded Co-Ni-Ga high-temperature shape memory alloys produced by ultrasonically excited 3D laser powder cladding
Acoustic emission screening of thermo-mechanically processed shape memory alloys under tensile and compressive loading - The importance of irreversible processes in an Fe-Ni-Co-Al-Ti-B shape memory alloy