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ArticleMicromachines2025

Magnetic Field-Assisted Orientation and Positioning of Magnetite for Flexible and Electrically Conductive Sensors.

David Seixas Esteves, Amanda Melo, Sónia Alves, Nelson Durães, Maria C Paiva, Elsa W Sequeiros

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Article in Micromachines, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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David Seixas EstevesDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-6303-7079
Amanda MeloCeNTI, Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-0781-7147
Sónia AlvesCeNTI, Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-0218-3942
Nelson DurãesCeNTI, Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, 4760-034 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-8884-8342
Maria C PaivaDepartment of Polymer Engineering, IPC-Institute for Polymers and Composites, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-3538-5804
Elsa W SequeirosDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-5295-5648

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Abstract

Magnetic field-assisted control of magnetite location is a promising strategy for developing flexible, electrically conductive sensors with enhanced performance and adjustable properties. This study investigates the effect of static magnetic fields applied on thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) composites with magnetite and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). The composites were prepared by compression moulding and the magnetic field was applied on the mould cavity during processing. Composites were prepared with a range of concentrations of magnetite (1, 3, and 6 wt.%) and MWCNT (1 and 3 wt.%). The effect of particle concentration on composite viscosity was investigated. Rheological analysis showed that MWCNTs significantly increased the composite viscosity while magnetite had minimal impact, ensuring stable processing and facilitating particle orientation under a static magnetic field. Particle orientation and electrical conductivity were evaluated for the composites prepared with different particle concentrations under different processing temperatures. Magnetic field application at 190 °C enhanced magnetite/MWCNT interactions, substantially reducing electrical resistivity while preserving thermal stability. The composites showed no degradation at 220 °C and above, demonstrating suitability for high-temperature applications requiring thermal resilience. Furthermore, magnetite's magnetic response facilitated precise sensor positioning and strong adhesion to polyimide substrates at 220 °C. These findings demonstrate a scalable and adaptable approach for enhancing sensor performance and positioning, with broad potential in flexible electronics.

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conductive compositesflexible electronicsmagnetiteMWCNT

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