@article { ISI:000255001300003,
	title = {Physicomechanical and magnetic properties of neoprene based rubber ferrite composites},
	journal = {Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering},
	volume = {47},
	number = {2},
	year = {2008},
	month = {JAN},
	pages = {137-146},
	publisher = {TAYLOR \& FRANCIS INC},
	address = {325 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE 800, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 USA},
	abstract = {<p>Fine (approximately 18nm) particles of nickel ferrite were synthesized by the sol-gel technique, and their structural properties were evaluated by X-ray diffraction. Neoprene-based rubber ferrite composites were prepared by incorporating these nickel ferrite powders in the rubber matrix according to a specific recipe. The cure characteristics were analyzed, and the samples were molded into particular shapes whose properties were determined according to ASTM standards. Magnetization studies were carried out using a Vibrating Sample Magnetometer. This study indicates that neoprene rubber-based flexible magnets with desired magnetic properties and appropriate mechanical properties can be prepared by incorporating an adequate amount of nanoscale nickel ferrite particles within the rubber matrix.</p>},
	keywords = {Ferrite, ferrite composites, flexible magnets, neoprene rubber, rubber, Sol-gel method},
	issn = {0360-2559},
	doi = {10.1080/03602550701815946},
	author = {Prema, K. H. and Kurian, Philip and Joy, Pattayil Alias and Anantharaman, Maliemadom R.}
}
