functional materials
[ˈfʌŋkʃənəl məˈtɪriəlz]
nounpl: functional materials
materiais funcionais
1. Materials engineered to have specific physical, chemical, or biological properties that enable them to perform particular functions in applications such as electronics, energy, medicine, and industry
Functional materials like graphene and semiconductors are essential for modern technology development.
Materiais funcionais como o grafeno e semicondutores são essenciais para o desenvolvimento da tecnologia moderna.
2. Substances designed with tailored properties rather than occurring naturally, often incorporating advanced processing techniques
The research team developed new functional materials for use in solar panels.
A equipe de pesquisa desenvolveu novos materiais funcionais para uso em painéis solares.
3. Materials that combine multiple properties to achieve complex technological functions
Functional materials in smartphones include rare earth elements and advanced polymers.
Os materiais funcionais em smartphones incluem elementos de terras raras e polímeros avançados.
This is a technical term primarily used in scientific, engineering, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the global nature of materials science research and development. The term gained prominence with the rise of nanotechnology and advanced manufacturing in the 21st century, becoming essential vocabulary in universities and high-tech industries across both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cutting-edge functional materials
next-generation functional materials
tailor-made functional materials
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