Magnetoactive elastomer as an element of a magnetic retina fixator

We explore the possibility of creating an effective retinal fixator on the basis of magnetoactive elastomers (MAEs) and systems of permanent magnets. MAEs consist of silicone elastomer matrix with embedded magnetic iron microparticles. We study theoretically and experimentally magnetic forces acting...

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Published in:Smart materials and structures 2017-09, Vol.26 (9), p.95054
Main Authors: Makarova, L A, Nadzharyan, T A, Alekhina, Yu A, Stepanov, G V, Kazimirova, E G, Perov, N S, Kramarenko, E Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
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magnetic fixator
magnetic forces
magnetic properties
magnetoactive elastomer
magnetorheological elastomer
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Summary:We explore the possibility of creating an effective retinal fixator on the basis of magnetoactive elastomers (MAEs) and systems of permanent magnets. MAEs consist of silicone elastomer matrix with embedded magnetic iron microparticles. We study theoretically and experimentally magnetic forces acting between MAE samples and permanent magnets in various configurations. The theoretical model is based around classical magnetostatics and Maxwell equations with different parameters accounting for peculiarities of the material and the setup. Approximation of the experimentally measured magnetization curves for MAE samples was used to find input parameters for the theoretical model. To test the model, we conducted a series of experimental measurements of magnetic forces accompanied by model predictions for the system of one cylindrical magnet and a cuboid MAE sample. Calculated dependences of the average pressure arising from magnetic interactions on the distance between the closest faces of MAE samples and a permanent magnet are in a good agreement with the experimental data. The proof on concept for smaller magnetic systems required for eye surgery includes data for 10 magnets configuration and a thin MAE band. This research demonstrates high prospects of using MAE as an element of a magnetic fixator for treatment of complicated retinal detachments.
ISSN:0964-1726
1361-665X
DOI:10.1088/1361-665X/aa82e9