Abstract
This paper uses parallel-plate-plate rheometry to focus on the magnetic field-dependent nonlinear viscoelastic behaviour of flake-shaped electrolyte iron powder-based magnetorheological elastomer (MRE). MRE was prepared using liquid silicon rubber as a base, a curing agent and electrolyte iron particles as fillers. Three MRE samples having 60%, 40%, and 0% filler weight fractions were prepared. The curing was carried out at 300 K. The thickness of the sample was 1.00 ± 0.04 mm. Scanning electron microscopy results showed uniform dispersal of particles within a matrix. The swelling measurement technique was used to confirm the enhanced reinforced properties of elastomer by calculating the cross-link density. The magnetic volume fraction evaluated from magnetisation measurements yields values of 18.7% for MRE-60 and 8.7% for MRE-40. Both moduli’s field-induced linear and nonlinear amplitude dependence were analysed using the modified particle-reinforced elastomer model. The result indicates that filler particles adsorbed on polymer chains were essential in determining the reinforcing properties of MRE. The improved cross-link density and particle morphology were responsible for the enhanced field-induced magnetorheological effect (277%). This value is nearly three times greater than that observed in spherical particles-based MRE.
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