Smart Materials Based on Ionic Liquids: the Magnetorheological Fluid Case

Ionic liquids were investigated as novel carriers and/or stabilisers of magnetorheological fluids (MRFs). Ionic liquids have revealed low sedimentation rates in the absence of stabilising agents, showing their combined function as carrier and stabiliser. In addition, the properties of the MRFs can be tuned due to the specific properties of the applied ionic liquids, the particle size and particle concentration. These new smart systems may find applications in several fields of science and technology (e.g., medical therapies and engineering devices).