Magnetic polyurethane elastomers with wide range modulation of elasticity

Tetsu Mitsumata, Suguru Ohori

Polymer Chemistry · 2011 · 119 citations · 21 references

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Abstract

When a magnetic field is applied, the elastic modulus of a magnetic polyurethane elastomer increases by a factor of 277 of the off-field modulus. The elastomer exhibits high fracture strain and maintains the giant magnetoelasticity under air for more than half a year.

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