State-of-the-art for Magnetorheological Elastomers Fabrication and Hydro-tribological Characterisation

Abstract

Abstract Magnetorheological effect on mechanical properties of its specific applications has been studied. Mechanical properties such as hardness, tribology characteristic and salt water and water absorption with hygrothermal effect will be further studied on wear performance of MRE on marine equipment applications. Isotropic, anisotropic and anisotropic with added N330 carbon black filler of Ni Zn Ferrite Magnetorheological Elastomers (MREs) were prepared with Ni Zn Ferrite filler, Ni1 - xZnxFe2O4 particles weight fraction of 70%. Images of Scanning Microscopy Electron (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis (EDX) are identified with the presence of the structure of Ni Zn Ferrite in the natural rubber matrix. Anisotropic Ni Zn Ferrite MREs with added carbon black filler given highest hardness value of 90.78; least effected on salt water and water absorption and hygrothermal effect; better wear performance with a low average specific coefficient of friction(COF), specific wear rate and least loss of wear volume. Therefore, it is most suitable use for future application in a wet environment for a long period.