Abstract：Magnetorheological elastomer (MRE) has attracted a significant amount of attention in engineering applications due to its unique field-dependent mechanical performance. This paper presents the latest developments in MRE, with emphasis on the research status of conductive MRE in material design, mechanical behavior and applications. At first, the preparation of high performance conductive MRE and the issues involved in the design of material and structure is introduced. Then, a brief summary of the research on the magnetic-mechanic-electric mechanism and modelling is presented. Finally, the research and development of the latest devices are concluded and the potential and challenges of conductive MRE are prospected.
2018, Vol. 39 
