Electrorheological Elastomers
( Elastomers )
Publication series ： Elastomers
Author： Xufeng Dong Chenguang Niu and Min Qi
Publisher： IntechOpen
Publication year： 2017
E-ISBN: INT6601268396
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9789535134879
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9789535134886
Subject： O631 polymer physics and physical chemistry of polymers
Keyword： 高分子物理和高分子物理化学
Language： ENG
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Electrorheological Elastomers
Description
Electrorheological elastomers (EREs) are smart elastomers with tunable dynamic properties by applying electric field. They are composed by polarizable particles dispersing within elastomers matrix. In comparison with electrorheological fluids, the particles in EREs do not undergo aggregation and sedimentation. Without the requirement of large-sized electromagnetic coils, the smart devices based on EREs have simpler structures than those based on magnetorheological (MR) elastomers. The unique properties and merits of EREs give rise to their bright future in various fields. During the past decades, great progress has been made by scholars around the world. In this chapter, the conception, preparation, physical mechanisms, classification, development, influence factors, and applications of electrorheological elastomers is reviewed.
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