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Title: Bio inspired Magnet-polymer (Magpol) actuators
Authors: Ahmed, Anansa S.
Ramanujan, R. V.
Keywords: DRNTU::Engineering::Materials
Issue Date: 2014
Source: Ahmed, A. S., & Ramanujan, R. V. (2014). Bio inspired Magnet-polymer (Magpol) actuators. SPIE Proceedings, 9055, 90550O-.
Conference: Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication 2014
Abstract: Magnet filler–polymer matrix composites (Magpol) are an emerging class of morphing materials. Magpol composites have an interesting ability to undergo large strains in response to an external magnetic field. The potential to develop Magpol as large strain actuators is due to the ability to incorporate large particle loading into the composite and also due to the increased interaction area at the interface of the nanoparticles and the composite. Mn-Zn ferrite fillers with different saturation magnetizations (Ms) were synthesized. Magpol composites consisting of magnetic ferrite filler particles in an Poly ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) matrix were prepared. The deformation characteristics of the actuator were determined. The morphing ability of the Magpol composite was studied under different magnetic fields and also with different filler loadings. All films exhibited large strain under the applied magnetic field. The maximum strain of the composite showed an exponential dependence on the Ms. The work output of Magpol was also calculated using the work loop method. Work densities of upto 1 kJ/m3 were obtained which can be compared to polypyrrole actuators, but with almost double the typical strain. Applications of Magpol can include artificial muscles, drug delivery, adaptive optics and self healing structures. Advantages of Magpol include remote contactless actuation, high actuation strain and strain rate and quick response.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/103906
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/20062
DOI: 10.1117/12.2046137
Schools: School of Materials Science & Engineering 
Rights: © 2014 SPIE. This paper was published in SPIE Proceedings and is made available as an electronic reprint (preprint) with permission of SPIE. The paper can be found at the following official DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2046137.  One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic or multiple reproduction, distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.
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