The manufacturing of magnetically-active fiber-reinforced composites for use in power generation

Julie Etches; Ian Bond; Phil Mellor

doi:10.1117/12.543901

21 July 2004 Manufacture of magnetically active fiber-reinforced composites for use in power generation

Julie Etches, Ian Bond, Phil Mellor

Proceedings Volume 5387, Smart Structures and Materials 2004: Active Materials: Behavior and Mechanics; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.543901
Event: Smart Structures and Materials, 2004, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

A major issue yet to be resolved for embedding sensors, actuators and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) in 'smart' structures is that of providing power. Work is ongoing in the field with examples of micro battery technology, use of solar power and micro fuel cells. The work presented here considers a technology to enable the development of integrated power generation and actuation. Magnetic fibre reinforced composite material has been developed which utilises hollow glass fibres filled with active magnetic material. The resulting material maintains structural integrity as well as providing a possible means of electrical power generation from a dynamically loaded structure. The hollow glass fibres were manufactured in-house using a bespoke fibre drawing facility. Hard magnetic powder materials were introduced into the hollow fibre cores to provide an active electromagnetic function. This paper will discuss the manufacture, characterization and optimisation of active magnetic fibre reinforced composite materials.

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Julie Etches, Ian Bond, and Phil Mellor "Manufacture of magnetically active fiber-reinforced composites for use in power generation", Proc. SPIE 5387, Smart Structures and Materials 2004: Active Materials: Behavior and Mechanics, (21 July 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.543901

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