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Vibration Analysis of Sandwich Beams with Magnetorheological Elastomer Core and FGM Graphene Nanoplatelet-Reinforced Polymer Faces on Viscoelastic Foundation [PDF]

Mechanics of Advanced Composite Structures
This study investigates the free vibrations of a sandwich beam with a magneto-rheological elastomer (MRE) core reinforced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and polymer facings reinforced with graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) resting on a viscoelastic foundation.
Mohammad Javad Arabloo Faraji, Ali Ghorbanpour Arani, Ehsan Mamnoun, Zahra Khoddami Maraghi   +3 more
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THE BEHAVIOUR OF MAGNETO-RHEOLOGICAL ELASTOMERS UNDER EQUI-BIAXIAL TENSION [PDF]

, 2013
Equi-biaxial tension tests have been performed on isotropic and anisotropic magneto-rheological elastomers (MREs), a smart material whose mechanical properties can be instantaneously changed.
Harrison, P., Schubert, G., Guo, Z.
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Soft Skins With Reversible Thickness Morphing: Materials, Mechanisms, and Applications

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Evolution of electronic skin (e‐skin) technologies toward adaptive, multifunctional soft skins. Phase I highlights early rigid and discrete sensory interfaces. Phase II shows the transition toward flexible, stretchable, and large‐area e‐skin. Phase III captures the emergence of computational e‐skin.
Oliver Ozioko, Chiamaka Akah, Ravinder Dahiya   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

In‐Process Magnetization for 3D Printing of Magnetorheological Elastomer with Heterogeneous Magnetic Profile for Anisotropic Actuation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Fully programmable, in‐process 3D magnetization integrated with multi‐material printing enables soft magnetic systems with precise actuation and sensing. Discrete and continuous magnetization profiles drive bending, morphing, and locomotion, demonstrated through strain‐sensing elements, dragonfly‐inspired wings, octopus‐like tentacles, and a serpentine
Phillip Glass, David Hassouna, Udena Epitawala Arachchige, Hyeon Yun Jeong, Sung Hyun Park, Daeha Joung   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Smart Fluid‐Hydraulic System Based on MRF Valve Control and Its Application in Flexible Grasping

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study introduces a smart fluid hydraulic system using MRF valve control for flexible gripping. An MRF‐MSV with an integrated excitation coil and micro‐textured damping channels is designed and validated; micro‐texturing increases hydraulic resistance. Coupled with a soft actuator, the MRF‐MSV enables dynamic bending and grasping.
Linfeng Huo, Hui Ji, Ruidong Hong, Songlin Nie, Fanglong Yin, Zhonghai Ma   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards a thermo-magneto-mechanical coupling framework for magneto-rheological elastomers

International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2017
Abstract Magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) are a relatively new class of smart materials that can undergo large deformations resulting from external magnetic excitation. These are promising candidates in producing sensors and actuators. Due to their inherent chemical compositions, most polymeric materials are highly susceptible to temperature ...
Markus Mehnert, Mokarram Hossain, Paul Steinmann   +2 more
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Modulus‐Switchable Miniature Robots for Biomedical Applications: A Review

Advanced Robotics Research, Volume 2, Issue 4, August 2026.
Materials, robot designs, proof‐of‐concept functions, and biomedical applications of modulus‐switchable miniature robots. Miniature soft robots have shown great potential in biomedical applications due to their excellent controllability and suitable mechanical properties in biological environments.
Chunyun Wei, Yibin Wang, Jiangfan Yu
wiley   +1 more source

A microstructure enhancement method for hard magnetic particle chains based on magnetic field oscillation sieve

Materials & Design
Magnetic actuation has emerged as a prominent method in soft robots due to its charming advantages on diverse magnetization designs, which heavily rely on the microstructures formed by hard magnetic particles (NdFeB) inside the robot.
Zhezai Hu, Chengqian Zhang, Haonan Sun, Huangzhe Dai, Daofan Tang, Hao Hu, Tiefeng Li, Jianzhong Fu, Peng Zhao   +8 more
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Morphological Analysis of Unstructured and Prestructured Magneto-rheological Elastomer

International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology, 2021
Abstract: By providing or not put on a magnetic flux, a magneto rheological (MR) elastomer becomes a very powerful and advanced smart material that could be twisted and responded hurriedly in relations of mechanical strength. They are elastomer materials with embedded iron elements in an elastomer environment.
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