Soft Magnetic Artificial Muscles with High Work Density and Actuation Strain via Dual Cross‐Linking Design (Adv. Funct. Mater. 3/2026)

Advanced Functional Materials 2026 Open access

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Authors: Somi Kim, Sang‐Woo Lee, Hyukjoo Kwon, Soyun Hong, G.H. Kim, Salah Mahmoud Tawfik, Hyung Wook Park, Hoon Eui Jeong
DOI: 10.1002/adfm.73577
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Abstract

Soft Magnetic Artificial Muscles In their Research Article (10.1002/adfm.202516218), Hoon Eui Jeong and co-workers present a high-performance magnetic composite artificial muscle. A dual cross-linked, stiffness-tunable polymer matrix embedded with functionalized magnetic microparticles enables programmable deformation, ultra-large actuation strain, and high work density—allowing the soft muscles to lift loads more than 4000 times their own weight.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Materials and Mechanics Dielectric materials and actuators Soft Robotics and Applications

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Journal / source
Advanced Functional Materials
Volume
36
Issue
3
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN