| POLYMERS AND POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES |
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| Research Progress on Magnetorheological Elastomers and Their Magnetically Controlled Tribological Properties |
| GUAN Yuehui1, LI Gengjun2, ZHOU Zhenyu2, HOU Wentao2, PIAO Zhongyu2, LU Wenjiang2, SHEN Zhikang1,*
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1 Southwest Mountain Regions Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Equipment Innovation Center, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
2 College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China |
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Abstract Magnetorheological elastomers (MRE), as a type of intelligent materials, exhibit excellent tunability in mechanical properties under an external magnetic field. This has led to extensive research interest in its applications in vibration reduction, damping, and sensing systems. This paper reviews recent progress in the material composition, fabrication methods, and magnetically controlled tribological behavior of MRE. The characteristics of magnetic particles, matrix polymers, and functional additives are discussed, along with their effects on the mechanical and frictional performance of MRE. In addition, conventional preparation techniques are compared with emerging methods such as 3D printing to highlight their respective advantages and limitations. The tribological behavior of MRE under magnetic fields is further examined, with emphasis on the mechanisms by which magnetic fields influence surface roughness, mechanical response, and interfacial structure. Moreover, emerging applications of MRE in smart bearings, adaptive friction surfaces, and related systems are summarized, illustrating both its potential and current limitations in friction control. Finally, this review proposes future research directions including material system optimization, exploration of multi-field coupling mechanisms, and integration with triboinformatics, aiming to promote the further application of MRE in tribology and related fields.
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Published: 10 July 2026
Online: 2026-07-24
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