@inproceedings{209562600a5b4017bc03534db71d2dcc,
title = "Manufacture of magnetically active fiber reinforced composites for use in power generation",
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.",
keywords = "Composite, Hollow fibres, Magnetic, MEMS, Power generation",
author = "Julie Etches and Ian Bond and Phil Mellor",
note = "Conference Organiser: SPIE",
year = "2004",
month = mar,
doi = "10.1117/12.543901",
language = "English",
volume = "5387",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE",
publisher = "Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE)",
pages = "54 -- 63",
editor = "DC Lagoudas",
booktitle = "SPIE 12th Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures \& Materials: Active Materials: Behavior and Mechanics, San Diego, CA, USA, 15 March",
}