Soft hybrid magnetorheological elastomer: Gap bridging between MR fluid and MR elastomer

摘要: Abstract Two major branches of the magnetorheological (MR) materials are MR fluids and elastomers. The largely suffer from sedimentation problem. On other hand, elastomers conquer problem but have a lower effect. A magnetic field is required when an anisotropic configuration particles in elastomer desired. In this paper, we present gap bridging material between elastomers, which may overcome fluid as well exhibits effect avoids need during crosslinking process for fabrication conventional elastomer. soft hybrid has been developed by forming core-shell structure. core consists mixture carrier medium. types media adopted, named solid core. shell made investigation was performed to understand concentration both liquid solids cores viscosity study revealed that high not good low shear stress enhancement. However, exhibited (>1000 Pa.s) found be also overcomes remarkable even moderately strong field. Similarly, it direction applied changed, however, no typically Such with potentially bridge open new door materials’ applications might achieved exclusive utilization previous materials.