Magneto‐X Effects in Magnetic Soft Materials and Their Applications
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Magnetic soft materials (MSMs) represents an emerging class of composite materials that integrate magnetic responsiveness with the mechanical compliance of soft polymers, gels, and fluids. This review systematically summarizes the fundamental magneto-responsive effects-including magnetorheological, magnetoelastic, magnetothermal, magneto-driven deformation, magnetoresistive, and magnetoelectric effects-and classifies MSMs by matrix and filler type. It highlights recent multidisciplinary advancements in soft robotics, biomedical engineering, and flexible electronics, demonstrating their capabilities in untethered actuation, targeted therapy, and self-powered sensing. Finally, the review addresses persistent challenges such as multi-physics modeling and scalable fabrication, while outlining a future roadmap toward intelligent, integrated systems. This work provides a comprehensive reference for advancing the science and application of MSMs across multiple fields.
Source: Advanced Science
Institutions: Zhejiang Wanli University, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo Institute of Industrial Technology, Lyon 1 Université, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Tohoku University, Engineering Science Lyon Tohoku, Materials under eXtreme conditions, Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon, Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $6,730
OpenAlex ID: W7130840249