Elucidation of Physical Structural Stability of Nickel Nanoparticles Additive-Based Magnetorheological Grease

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 01 | Page : 191 215
    By

    Norzilawati Mohamad,

  • Ubaidillah,

  • Siti Aishah Abdul Aziz,

  • Saiful Amri Mazlan,

  • Siti Maisarah Tarmizi,

  • Irfan Bahiuddin,

  1. Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, , Malaysia
  2. Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Kentingan 57126 Surakarta, , Indonesia
  3. Lecturer, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Cawangan Pahang, Kampus Jengka 26400 Bandar Tun Abdul Razak Jengka, Pahang, , Malaysia
  4. Professor, Engineering Materials and Structures (eMAST) iKohza, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, , Malaysia
  5. Professor, Engineering Materials and Structures (eMAST) iKohza, Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology (MJIIT), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, , Malaysia
  6. Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vocational College, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, , India

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of nickel nanoparticles on the physical properties and structural stability of magnetorheological grease (NMRG) as a smart composite. The incorporation of nickel nanoparticles aims to mitigate issues commonly observed in conventional magnetorheological grease (MRG), including particle aggregation within the fibrous matrix, limited material performance, and deformation instability. NMRG samples containing 1–5 wt% nickel nanoparticles were prepared using a mechanical stirring method. The tests focused on physical properties, subjected to rheological analysis, chemical compound identification, and wettability characterizations. The results revealed that the NMRG exhibited enhanced hydrophobicity, increasing by approximately 8.4% with higher nanoparticle content, while no detectable changes occurred in the chemical composition of the compound. This indicates that the inherent chemical bonds in the grease dominate over the physical adsorption process. The inclusion of nickel nanoparticles also led to notable improvements in magnetic and rheological performance, characterized by higher viscosity, greater energy storage capability, an extended linear viscoelastic (LVE) range, and reduced damping behavior. These outcomes confirm that the incorporation of nickel nanoparticles enhances the physical properties and structural stability of NMRG, particularly in terms of elasticity and deformation resilience. The findings provide insight into how nanoparticle-induced surface modifications can significantly influence the performance of magnetorheological materials for advanced engineering applications.

Keywords: Magnetorheological grease, nickel nanoparticles, physical properties, smart composite, structural stability

[This article belongs to Journal of Polymer & Composites ]

How to cite this article:
Norzilawati Mohamad, Ubaidillah, Siti Aishah Abdul Aziz, Saiful Amri Mazlan, Siti Maisarah Tarmizi, Irfan Bahiuddin. Elucidation of Physical Structural Stability of Nickel Nanoparticles Additive-Based Magnetorheological Grease. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):191-215.
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Norzilawati Mohamad, Ubaidillah, Siti Aishah Abdul Aziz, Saiful Amri Mazlan, Siti Maisarah Tarmizi, Irfan Bahiuddin. Elucidation of Physical Structural Stability of Nickel Nanoparticles Additive-Based Magnetorheological Grease. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):191-215. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=236571


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Regular Issue Open Access Original Research
Volume 14
Issue 01
Received 21/11/2025
Accepted 01/12/2025
Published 14/01/2026
Publication Time 54 Days
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