In this paper,the operation modes of ERF/MRF devices are analyzed firstly,then the developments in 1ast decade of ERF/MRF devices(especially dampers) and their applications in mechanical engineering are classified and reviewed comprehensively,the main problems existing in the research are discussed and its future development tendency are discussed finally.

The devices based on ERF/MRF including dampers,brakes,clutches, and hydraulic valves,polishing devices,etc,have a very promising potential future, and some of them have been used commercially in engineering applications,such as automobiles, exercise equipment,polishing machines, .

In this paper,the operation modes of ERF/MRF devices are analyzed firstly,then the developments in last decade of ERF/MRF devices(especially dampers) and their applications in mechanical engineering are classified and reviewed comprehensively,the main problems existing in the research are discussed and its future development tendency are discussed finally.

Flow analysis of magnetorheological fluid in transmission device in steady state;

Preparation and properties of water-based magnetorheological fluid;

Fluid dynamics theory for magnetorheological fluids;

Design and application of MR fluid damper controlled stay-cable system;

Viscoplastic flow of the MR fluid between two cylinders;

A Basic Research on MR Fluid Starter;

Preparation capability excellent magnetorheological fluids with uniformity design method;

Study on the chain-formation mechanism of magnetorheological fluids based on dipole theory;

Analysis of the stability of microstructures in magnetorheological fluids;

Analysis on the Centrifuging Characteristics of Magnetorheological Fluid (MRF) Clutch;

Model of the Structure of MRF Driven by Rotating Fields;

The Study and Design of Double-Plates MRF Clutch;