Recent Review Paper from Advances in Mechanics——Magneto-sensitive smart soft material and magnetorheological mechanism

Journal Tittle: Advances in Mechanics

Tittle: Magneto-sensitive smart soft material and magnetorheological mechanism

Author: Yangguang XU1, Xinglong GONG2, Qiang WAN1, Taixiang LIU3, Shouhu XUAN2

Affiliation: 

1 Institute of Systems Engineering, China Academy of Engineering Physics (CAEP), Mianyang 621999, China;
2 Department of Modern Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230027, China;
3 Research Center of Laser Fusion, China Academy of Engineering Physics (CAEP), Mianyang 621900, China

Abstract:

Magneto-sensitive smart soft materials are a class of multi-functional compos-ite materials prepared by dispersing micrometer or nanometer sized magnetic particles into di®erent carrier matrix. As external magnetic field may control the rheological properties in a continuous, rapid and reversible manner, these materials have wide applications in con-struction, vibration control, automotive industry, etc. In this paper, we first introduce the history and classification of magneto-sensitive smart soft materials, and analyze the charac-teristics and existing scientific issues for di®erent kinds of such materials. Then we discuss the state-of-the-art for experimental and theoretical studies of the magnetorheological mech-anism. Finally, we propose some future trends in this smart material development aiming at practical applications.

Keywords:  magneto-sensitive smart soft material; magnetorheological mechanism; magnetic dipole theory; mechanic-magnetic coupling