Purpose

Smart materials also called intelligent materials are gaining importance continuously in many industries including aerospace one. It is because of the unique features of these materials such as self-sensing, self-adaptability, memory capabilities and manifold functions. For a long time, there is no review of smart materials. Therefore, it is considered worthwhile to write a review on this subject.

Design/methodology/approach

A thorough search of the literature was carried out through SciFinder, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, Wiley Online Library and reputed and peer-reviewed journals. The literature was critically analyzed and a review was written.

Findings

This study describes the advances in smart materials concerning their applications in aerospace industries. The classification, working principle and recent developments (nano-smart materials) of smart materials are discussed. Besides, the future perspectives of these materials are also highlighted. Much research has not been done in this area, which needs more extensive study.

Originality/value

Certainly, this study will be highly useful for academicians, researchers and technocrats working in aerospace industries.

中文翻译：

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航空航天业智能材料应用方面的进展

目的

智能材料（也称为智能材料）在包括航空航天在内的许多行业中都越来越重要。这是因为这些材料的独特功能，例如自我感应，自我适应性，存储能力和多种功能。长期以来，没有对智能材料的评论。因此，有必要对此进行评论。

设计/方法/方法

通过SciFinder，ScienceDirect，SpringerLink，Wiley在线图书馆以及知名和同行评审的期刊对文献进行了彻底的搜索。文献进行了严格分析，并撰写了评论。

发现

这项研究描述了智能材料在航空航天工业中的应用进展。讨论了智能材料的分类，工作原理和最新发展（纳米智能材料）。此外，还将重点介绍这些材料的未来前景。在这个领域还没有做很多研究，这需要更广泛的研究。

创意/价值

当然，这项研究对于航空航天业的院士，研究人员和技术专家来说将是非常有用的。