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Smart nanocomposite polymer gels
Author(s) -
Varga Zsolt,
Fehér József,
Filipcsei Genovéva,
Zrínyi Miklós
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 1022-1360
DOI - 10.1002/masy.200351009
Subject(s) - materials science , nanocomposite , polymer , smart material , composite material , elasticity (physics) , nanometre , magnetic nanoparticles , magnetic field , nanomaterials , nanotechnology , anisotropy , nanoparticle , optics , physics , quantum mechanics
The combination of polymers with nanomaterials displays novel and often enhanced properties compared to the traditional materials. They can open up possibilities for new technological applications. The magnetic polymer gel represents a new type of composites consisting of small magnetic particles, usually from the nanometer range to the micron range, dispersed in a highly elastic polymeric gel matrix. Combination of magnetic and elastic properties leads to a number of striking phenomena that are exhibited in response to impressed magnetic fields. Giant deformational effects, high elasticity, anisotropic properties, temporary reinforcement and quick response to magnetic field open new opportunities for using such materials for various applications.