TJ880 : Preparation, Rheological Characterization and Modeling of Anisotropic Magnetorheological Elastomers under Shear Loading
Thesis > Central Library of Shahrood University > Mechanical Engineering > MSc > 2023
Authors:
Mohmmad Hossein Izadifard [Author], Mahmood Norouzi[Supervisor], Mojtaba Ghatee[Advisor], Mohammad Bagher Nazari[Advisor]
Abstarct: Abstract Magnetorheological elastomers (MREs) represent a class of intelligent materials composed of elastomers reinforced with magnetic microparticles. These materials exhibit intriguing changes in their mechanical attributes-such as stiffness and damping-upon exposure to a magnetic field. Understanding the rheological properties of MREs is of paramount importance, as it enables insight into their elasticity and viscosity modulation under factors like magnetic fields and temperature. This understanding paves the way for their application in adaptable and controllable devices, including vibration dampers, soft robotics, and tunable mechanical systems. This research endeavors to probe the multifaceted influence of variables on the mechanical-magnetorheological properties of MREs in a shear state. Specifically, the effects of preparation magnetic field, magnetic field intensity during testing, temperature, shear strain, applied angular frequency, and angle of structural matrix chains were examined. Analyzing the rheological behaviors of MREs in the shear mode assumes significance due to its pertinence in tailoring their responses in shear-responsive applications. This includes domains like shear-sensitive damping systems and shape-shifting mechanisms, wherein a profound comprehension of their adaptability to diverse shear forces is imperative. To accomplish this, we synthesized seven distinct categories of isotropic and anisotropic magnetorheological elastomers involving variations in preparation magnetic fields and chain angles. The microstructure and morphology were meticulously scrutinized using techniques such as field emission electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and particle size analysis (PSA). Using a rheometer, we further analyzed the viscoelastic and mechanical properties by subjecting them to dynamic shear-rotational deformation at different temperatures and magnetic fields. baxsed on rheometric data from amplitude and frequency sweep tests, a novel magneto-viscoelastic model was formulated for both isotropic and anisotropic magnetorheological elastomers within the realm of linear viscoelasticity (LVER). The efficacy and robustness of this model were substantiated, offering a predictive frxamework for the materials' behavior. This comprehensive model elucidates the viscoelastic response of magnetorheological elastomers to shear loading, accounting for factors encompassing preparation magnetic field, magnetic field intensity and temperature during testing, angular frequency, shear strain, and the structural chain angle of the pre-applied matrix. Empirical findings underscored noteworthy trends, indicating that elevated temperatures led to a reduction in viscoelastic modulus, whereas increased magnetic field intensity resulted in its augmentation. Simultaneously, temperature and magnetic field escalation accentuated the magneto-rheological (MR) effect. Additionally, heightened preparation fields correlated with increased shear modulus, while variations in temperature, testing’s magnetic field, and preparation magnetic field induced discernible changes in the Payne effect. In conclusion, this research comprehensively explores the intricate relationships between various parameters and the mechanical-magnetorheological properties of MREs. The findings not only deepen our comprehension of these smart materials but also pave the way for their tailored implementation in diverse applications.
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#Keywords: Magnetorheological Elastomers; Viscoelastic Modulus; Preparation Magnetic Field; Temperature; Anisotropic Elastomers; Payne Effect; MR Effect. Keeping place: Central Library of Shahrood University
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