Multifunctionality by dispersion of magnetic nanoparticles in anisotropic matrices

Interactions between magnetic nanoparticles and an anisotropic environment give rise to a variety of new magneto-optical, rheological and mechanical phenomena. This opens new avenues for developing novel multifunctional materials. In the course of this project, we investigated three types of anisotropic systems: dispersions of shape-anisotropic nanocrystals, magnetically doped molecular and colloidal liquid crystals, and organoferrogels. They were investigated by means of magnetooptical observations and by a magneto-mechanical torsion pendulum method.

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Interactions between magnetic nanoparticles and an anisotropic environment lead to new magneto-optical, rheological, and mechanical phenomena, providing opportunities for developing novel multifunctional materials.