Multifunctional polymeric composites, MEMS and electronic integration for smart structures and devices

In this paper, the integration of multifunctional polymeric composites, MEMS and smart electronics is presented with examples including systems for a) noise suppression in buildings, aircraft cabin, etc. using 'smart wall paper', b) drag sensing and reduction in aircraft, c) early warning from collapsing bridges, overhead highways, etc., due to earthquakes, flooding, etc., to the approaching vehicles and automatically stopping the vehicles before the damage location, d) automatic impedance matching far cellular phone communication thus avoiding any interference from other unwanted signals, magnetic fields from the power lines, etc., e) diesel fuel pollution sensing and control f) drip irrigation.