Direct and inverse magnetostrictive properties of Fe–Co–V alloy particle-dispersed polyurethane matrix soft composite sheets

Hiroki Kurita, Takumi Keino, Takahiro Senzaki, Fumio Narita

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Abstract

Wearable and flexible magnetostrictive materials are required for the realization of devices related to the Internet of Things. Soft magnetostrictive materials are also expected to be used as tactile devices in telemedicine applications. This study reports on the successful fabrication of a material made up of Fe49Co49V2 alloy particles dispersed in a polyurethane (PU) matrix (PU–FeCoV); this material was used to make soft magnetic composite sheets with a positive magnetostriction effect. It was found that several PU–FeCoV soft composite sheets also showed a negative magnetostriction on one side of the composite sheets. This study revealed that the large pores induce this bending phenomenon in the PU–FeCoV soft composite sheet. The magnetic flux density of the PU–FeCoV soft composite sheets was found to vary with repeated loading. Hence, we believe that PU–FeCoV soft composite sheets may have potential applications as flexible sensing and vibration energy harvesting devices as well as in haptics devices.

Original languageEnglish
Article number113427
JournalSensors and Actuators A: Physical
Volume337
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022 Apr 16

Keywords

  • Flexible composites
  • Magnetostrictive properties
  • Sensing
  • X-ray computed tomography

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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