"Magnetoactivated" Elastomer: An Alternative to Electroactive Polymer

2008 ◽  
Vol 144 ◽  
pp. 244-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yousef Razouk ◽  
Eric Duhayon ◽  
Bertrand Nogarede
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Permeability ◽  
Applied Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Particles ◽  
Young Modulus ◽  
Electroactive Polymer ◽  
Iron Particles ◽  
Silicon Matrix ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
New Type

This paper deals with the development of a new type of composites called "magnetoactivated" polymers and the exploration of some of their potential applications. "Magnetoactivated" polymers consist of small embedding (micron-sized) magnetic particles in a high elastic silicon matrix to render it magnetically active and at the same time mechanically strong. The experimental characterizations obtained (magnetic permeability and Young modulus) were systematically compared with the values resulting from the modeling of this material.The elastic properties of our "magnetoactivated" silicon motive us to use them as pump membranes, the evolution of the displacement of the pump membrane with the applied magnetic field were verified in ANSYS and experimentally for various contents of iron particles in the silicon matrix.

scholarly journals Tunable Adhesion of a Bio-Inspired Micropillar Arrayed Surface Actuated by a Magnetic Field

2018 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xingji Li ◽  
Zhilong Peng ◽  
Yazheng Yang ◽  
Shaohua Chen
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Applied Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Particles ◽  
Rotation Angle ◽  
Adhesion Force ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Section Shape ◽  
Theoretical Predictions ◽  
Large Elastic Deformation ◽  
The Difference

Bio-inspired functional surfaces attract many research interests due to the promising applications. In this paper, tunable adhesion of a bio-inspired micropillar arrayed surface actuated by a magnetic field is investigated theoretically in order to disclose the mechanical mechanism of changeable adhesion and the influencing factors. Each polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) micropillar reinforced by uniformly distributed magnetic particles is assumed to be a cantilever beam. The beam's large elastic deformation is obtained under an externally magnetic field. Specially, the rotation angle of the pillar's end is predicted, which shows an essential effect on the changeable adhesion of the micropillar arrayed surface. The larger the strength of the applied magnetic field, the larger the rotation angle of the pillar's end will be, yielding a decreasing adhesion force of the micropillar arrayed surface. The difference of adhesion force tuned by the applied magnetic field can be a few orders of magnitude, which leads to controllable adhesion of such a micropillar arrayed surface. Influences of each pillar's cross section shape, size, intervals between neighboring pillars, and the distribution pattern on the adhesion force are further analyzed. The theoretical predictions are qualitatively well consistent with the experimental measurements. The present theoretical results should be helpful not only for the understanding of mechanical mechanism of tunable adhesion of micropillar arrayed surface under a magnetic field but also for further precise and optimal design of such an adhesion-controllable bio-inspired surface in future practical applications.

Encapsulation of Carbonyl Iron Particles with Poly(Vinyl Butyral) and their Magnetorheology

2007 ◽  
Vol 334-335 ◽  
pp. 193-196
Author(s):  
Jae Lim You ◽  
B.J. Park ◽  
I.B. Jang ◽  
Hyoung Jin Choi
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Carbonyl Iron ◽  
Magnetic Particles ◽  
Mineral Oil ◽  
Iron Particles ◽  
Carrier Liquid ◽  
Mr Fluids ◽  
Fluid Systems ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Vinyl Butyral

To enhance dispersion stability of magnetorheological (MR) fluids, hybrid magnetic particles of carbonyl iron (CI)/ poly(vinyl butyral) (PVB) with core/shell microstrcutre (CI-PVB) were prepared, since pure magnetic CI based MR fluid systems show severe sedimentation of the CI particles due to the large density mismatch with the carrier liquid and difficulties in redispersion after caking. The composite particles of CI-PVB have a lower density than that of the pure CI particles, while exhibiting almost original magnetic property of the CI. Both CI and CI-PVB particles were dispersed in mineral oil (20 vol%) and their MR characteristics were examined via a rotational rheometer with a magnetic field supplier. Various characterizations of the CI-PVB particles were performed via SEM, TEM and FT-IR. Both yield stress and flow curve of shear stress as a function of shear rate of the MR fluids were investigated under applied magnetic field strengths.

Fluid Magnetic Abrasives Based on Micron-Sized Carbonyl-Iron Particles and Its Applications in the Precision Finishing Process

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huanwu Sun ◽  
Shichun Yang
Keyword(s):  
Carbonyl Iron ◽  
Magnetic Particles ◽  
Iron Particles ◽  
Typical Size ◽  
Carrier Liquid ◽  
Finishing Process ◽  
New Type ◽  
Preparation Techniques ◽  
Precision Finishing ◽  
Magnetic Abrasives

The fluid magnetic abrasive (FMA) is a new type of precision finishing abrasives, which is typically prepared by dispersing the magnetic particles, nonmagnetic abrasives, surfactants in a non-magnetizable carrier liquid. As the functional particles, the characteristics of magnetic particles have a great impact on the properties of FMA. In our experiment, the micron-sized carbonyl-iron (CI) particles (typical size: 3 μm–5 μm) are found to be ideally suited for the preparation of FMA. In this paper, the selections of micron-sized carbonyl-iron particles suitable for the FMA, the preparation techniques, the finishing mechanism and finishing process are presented. Some key parameters of FMA that may affect the finishing efficiency and the final surface roughness are analyzed theoretically. The experimental results are discussed as well in this paper.

scholarly journals Quantifying the motion of magnetic particles in excised tissue: Effect of particle properties and applied magnetic field

2015 ◽  
Vol 393 ◽  
pp. 243-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandip Kulkarni ◽  
Bharath Ramaswamy ◽  
Emily Horton ◽  
Sruthi Gangapuram ◽  
Alek Nacev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Applied Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Particles ◽  
Particle Properties ◽  
Excised Tissue ◽  
Tissue Effect

Behavior of Magnetorheological Fluids

MRS Bulletin ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 26-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. Ginder
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Applied Magnetic Field ◽  
Mr Fluid ◽  
Shock Absorbers ◽  
Aerospace Applications ◽  
Large Structures ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Restoring Forces ◽  
Newtonian Liquids ◽  
Er Fluids

In the absence of an applied magnetic field, magnetorheological (MR) fluids typically behave as nearly ideal Newtonian liquids. The application of a magnetic field induces magnetic dipole and multipole moments on each particle. The anisotropic magnetic forces between pairs of particles promote the head-to-tail alignment of the moments and draws the particles into proximity. These attractive interparticle forces lead to the formation of chains, columns, or more complicated networks of particles aligned with the direction of the magnetic field. When these structures are deformed mechanically, magnetic restoring forces tend to oppose the deformation. Substantial field-dependent enhancements of the rheological properties of these materials result, as demonstrated in Figure 1.The myriad potential applications of MR and electrorheological (ER) fluids provide considerable motivation for research on these materials. The availability of fluids with yield stresses or apparent viscosities that are controllable over many orders of magnitude by applied fields enables the construction of electromechanical devices that are engaged and controlled by electrical signals and that require few or no moving parts. Potential automotive applications include electrically engaged clutches for vehicle powertrains and engine accessories as well as semiactive shock absorbers that can adapt in real time to changing road conditions. Semiactive dampers for rotorcraft control surfaces are among the potential aerospace applications. The critical need to mitigate the structural vibrations of large structures has led to the construction of large, high-force MR-fluid-based dampers. A promising application in manufacturing processes is the computer-aided polishing of precision optics in which abrasive particles are suspended in an MR fluid so that the polishing rate is determined in part by the strength of an applied magnetic field.

ASTROID CURVES FOR A SYNTHETIC ANTIFERROMAGNETIC STACK IN AN APPLIED MAGNETIC FIELD

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (20n21) ◽  
pp. 4021-4040
Author(s):  
D. M. FORRESTER ◽  
E. KOVACS ◽  
K. E. KÜRTEN ◽  
F. V. KUSMARTSEV
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Applied Magnetic Field ◽  
Single Particle ◽  
Material Properties ◽  
Magnetic Particles ◽  
Particle System ◽  
Energy Landscape ◽  
Metastable States ◽  
Field Plane ◽  
The Magnetic Field

The interaction of two magnetic particles separated by an interlayer is illustrated through the "astroid" curves that represent regions in the magnetic field plane where different numbers of minima associated with stable or metastable states may exist. For a single particle, we describe the astroid curves of the Stoner-Wohlfarth model. The case of two particles is then examined and found to be much more complicated. The energy landscape of the two-particle system contains ferromagnetic, antiferromagnetic and canting states that emerge in response to the level of applied magnetic field. Because of this, up to four energy minima can exist in the system, depending upon the strength of the magnetic field and the material properties of the particles.

Vibration Suppression Device Having Variable Inertia Mass by MR-Fluid

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taichi Matsuoka
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Particles ◽  
Vibration Suppression ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Inertia Force ◽  
Test Device ◽  
Piston Cylinder ◽  
New Type ◽  
Vibration Tests ◽  
Force Characteristics

Authors have proposed a new type of vibration suppression device that utilizes variable inertia mass by fluid which acts as a series inertia mass. The series inertia mass is proportional to not only square of a ratio between a diameter of a piston cylinder and a by-pass pipe, and also a density of the fluid. The resisting force characteristics in case of water or turbine oil were measured. To confirm the proposed theory and investigate effects of vibration control, vibration tests of frequency response and seismic response of one-degree-of-freedom system with the test device were carried out. The experimental results were compared with the calculated results, and the effects of vibration suppression are confirmed experimentally and theoretically. In this paper, in order to derive the effect of a variable inertia mass by using a magnet-rheological fluid, resisting force characteristics of the test device are measured in several cases of magnetic field. The orifice of the by-pass pipe can be changed in virtual, since some rare-earth magnets are installed around the by-pass pipe. It can be seen from experimental results that the inertia force is increasing as stronger magnetic fields. It is pointed out that the variable inertia mass can be derived since clustered magnetic particles in the by-pass pipe act as a virtual orifice under strong magnetic field. The relation between magnetic flux and variable inertia mass are estimated experimentally.

Classical spin dynamics of anisotropic Heisenberg dimmers

Open Physics ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Pérez ◽  
Omar Suarez ◽  
David Laroze ◽  
Hector Mancini
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Applied Magnetic Field ◽  
Magnetic Particles ◽  
Spin Dynamics ◽  
Dynamical Behavior ◽  
Exchange Constant ◽  
Largest Lyapunov Exponent ◽  
Lifshitz Equation ◽  
Dissipative Case ◽  
Complicated Topology

AbstractIn the present work we study the deterministic spin dynamics of two interacting anisotropic magnetic particles in the presence of an external magnetic field using the Landau-Lifshitz equation. The interaction between particles is through the exchange energy. We study both conservative and dissipative cases. In the first one, we characterize the dynamical behavior of the system by monitoring the Lyapunov exponents and bifurcation diagrams. In particular, we explore the dependence of the largest Lyapunov exponent respect to the magnitude of applied magnetic field and exchange constant. We find that the system presents multiple transitions between regular and chaotic behaviors. We show that the dynamical phases display a very complicated topology of intricately intermingled chaotic and regular regions. In the dissipative case, we calculate the final saturation states as a function of the magnitude of the applied magnetic field, exchange constant as well as the anisotropy constants.

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