Materials that are functionally graded and have a layered structure made of nickel aluminum were fabricated by powder metallurgy procedure. Al/Ni FGM consist five layers. The material sample starts with pure ends nickel. the layers (25 Ni-75Al) %, (50 Ni-50 Al) % (75 Ni-25Al) %. Samples sintered at temperature 600° C. Apparent density, green porosity, shrinkage each layer measured.

To enhance the distribution of their seeds, plants often utilize hygroscopic deformations that actuate dispersal mechanisms. Such movements are based on desiccation-induced shrinkage of tissues in predefined directions. The basic hygroscopic deformations are typically actuated by a bi-layer configuration, in which shrinking of an active tissue layer is resisted by a stiff layer, generating a se...