Table 1.
Most common SMAs, their applications and their most prominent features.
| SMA Type | Applications | Strength | Cost-Effectiveness | Biocompatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitinol (NiTi) [66] |
Medical devices, eyeglass frames, robotics | High | Moderate | Good |
| Cu-Zn-Al [59] |
Actuators, robotics, aerospace | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| Ni-Ti-Pd [60] |
Aerospace, medical implants | High | Moderate | Good |
| Fe-Pt [68,69] |
Actuators, sensors, robotics | High | High | Poor |
| Cu-Al-Ni [67] |
Robotics, automotive | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| Ni-Al-Mn [65] |
Actuators, medical devices | High | Moderate | Good |