Magnetic Elastomers—Coupling Magnetic and Mechanical Interactions

ZAMM ‐ Journal of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics / Zeitschrift für Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, vol. 106

Abstract

ABSTRACT Magnetic elastomers couple magnetic interactions between enclosed magnetic microscopic particles to their overall shape and mechanical response. A genuine understanding links the underlying micro‐ and macroscopic scales. We overview a recent proof‐of‐concept approach that shows how analytical considerations and statistical simulations can outline a corresponding scale connection. Structural properties on the particle scale are linked to overall properties of a simple example system. Optimizing the particle arrangement within the elastomer can maximize the requested material response. Ongoing and future investigations serve to quantify more realistic systems and geometries, to understand processes of structure formation and particle aggregation on the microscopic scale during the production process, to elucidate means of generating desirable particle structures, and to understand and improve the process of disseminating the corresponding scientific results.

Authors 8

1. Lukas Fischer

   Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

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   Otto‐von‐Guericke‐Universität Magdeburg Institut für Physik Magdeburg Germany

2. Karl A. Kalina

   Technische Universität Dresden

   Affiliation as printed

   Institut für Festkörpermechanik TU Dresden Dresden Germany

3. Henning Reinken

   Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

   Affiliation as printed

   Otto‐von‐Guericke‐Universität Magdeburg Institut für Physik Magdeburg Germany

4. Günter K. Auernhammer

   Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research

   Affiliation as printed

   Leibniz‐Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V. Dresden Germany

5. Stefan Odenbach

   Technische Universität Dresden

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   Institut für Mechatronischen Maschinenbau TU Dresden Dresden Germany

6. Bianca Watzka Aachen I. Physikalisches Institut

   RWTH Aachen University

   Affiliation as printed

   I. Physikalisches Institut (IA) RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany

7. Markus Kästner

   Technische Universität Dresden

   Affiliation as printed

   Institut für Festkörpermechanik TU Dresden Dresden Germany

8. Andreas M. Menzel corresponding

   Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg

   Affiliation as printed

   Otto‐von‐Guericke‐Universität Magdeburg Institut für Physik Magdeburg Germany