Rheometry
View article: Characterizing the Complex and Zero Shear Viscosity Properties of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Using Master Curves
Characterizing the Complex and Zero Shear Viscosity Properties of Polymer-Modified Asphalt Using Master Curves Open
The performance of the flexible pavement is based on the characterization of hot mix asphalt (HMA). The alterations in climatic conditions and traffic loading influence the rheological properties of asphalt. The asphalt viscosities are an …
View article: Unraveling the effect of the electrostatic interactions on the sheared Polyelectrolyte brush bilayers: A molecular dynamic simulation approach
Unraveling the effect of the electrostatic interactions on the sheared Polyelectrolyte brush bilayers: A molecular dynamic simulation approach Open
In this article, I address the effect of the electrostatic interactions on the lubrica- tion properties of the polyelectrolyte brush bilayers by means of molecular dynamic simulations (MD). I employ the dissipative particle dynamic (DPD) t…
View article: Synthesis of Bio-Based Polyurethanes from Functionalized Sunflower Seed Oil
Synthesis of Bio-Based Polyurethanes from Functionalized Sunflower Seed Oil Open
In this study, bio-based polyurethanes (PUs) were synthesized using renewable polyols derived from sunflower seed oil, aiming to develop flexible yet robust polymeric films and scaffolds. Given their composition and favorable physico-chemi…
View article: Enhancing mechanical performance of polystyrene carbon composite foams through supercritical CO <sub>2</sub> foaming: An experimental study
Enhancing mechanical performance of polystyrene carbon composite foams through supercritical CO <sub>2</sub> foaming: An experimental study Open
Conventional polystyrene (PS) foams are widely used in packaging and insulation, but suffer from limited mechanical strength, which restricts their use in load-bearing applications. This study investigates the enhancement of the mechanical…
View article: Optimization of the Synthesis of Low Viscosity and High Shear Sulfonated Guar Gum for Enhancing Its Performance in Drilling Fluids
Optimization of the Synthesis of Low Viscosity and High Shear Sulfonated Guar Gum for Enhancing Its Performance in Drilling Fluids Open
Guar gum (GG) is a classic polysaccharide gel former in drilling fluids, but its native network is hindered by high water-insoluble residue, modest yield-point (YP) build-up and poor tolerance to temperature ≥ 120 °C and salinity ≥ 12 wt% …
View article: The Rheology of Graphene Oxide Dispersions in Highly Viscous Epoxy Resin: The Anomalies in Properties as Advantages for Developing Film Binders
The Rheology of Graphene Oxide Dispersions in Highly Viscous Epoxy Resin: The Anomalies in Properties as Advantages for Developing Film Binders Open
Graphene oxide (GO) has been successfully used as a filler to modify various properties of polymers and fiber-reinforced composites. The resulting properties depend on the filler content and on the distribution of GO in the polymer matrix.…
View article: DoS Dos and Don'ts
DoS Dos and Don'ts Open
Dripping-onto-Substrate (DoS) rheometry is a well-established method for measuring the extensional rheology of low-viscosity liquids. However, clear guidelines on the capabilities and limitations of the technique are lacking. In the presen…
View article: Tuning Gelation of Insect Proteins: Effect of Ionic Strength on Acheta domesticus Protein Extracts
Tuning Gelation of Insect Proteins: Effect of Ionic Strength on Acheta domesticus Protein Extracts Open
Protein gelation is a key mechanism for structuring food systems, as it determines texture, water retention, and overall product stability. Therefore, understanding how processing factors influence gelation is critical for designing functi…
View article: DoS Dos and Don'ts
DoS Dos and Don'ts Open
Dripping-onto-Substrate (DoS) rheometry is a well-established method for measuring the extensional rheology of low-viscosity liquids. However, clear guidelines on the capabilities and limitations of the technique are lacking. In the presen…
View article: Inhibited hydration of xanthan gum under synergistic high-pH/Ca2+ conditions: Rheological behavior and molecular dynamics simulations
Inhibited hydration of xanthan gum under synergistic high-pH/Ca2+ conditions: Rheological behavior and molecular dynamics simulations Open
View article: The influence of dry heat treatment on the structure and performance of thermoplastic starch with different amylose content
The influence of dry heat treatment on the structure and performance of thermoplastic starch with different amylose content Open
View article: Hierarchical Bayesian constitutive model selection for high-strain-rate soft material characterization
Hierarchical Bayesian constitutive model selection for high-strain-rate soft material characterization Open
The high-fidelity characterization of soft, tissue-like materials under ultra-high-strain-rate conditions is critical in engineering and medicine. Still, it remains challenging due to limited optical access, sensitivity to initial conditio…
View article: Slit-rheometry-based characterization of the flow behavior of diluted polymer melts
Slit-rheometry-based characterization of the flow behavior of diluted polymer melts Open
Polymer melts that are diluted, that is, to which low-molecular-weight diluents have deliberately been added to modify them, have attracted growing interest due to their ability to significantly reduce melt viscosity, thereby improving pro…
View article: Experimental and Molecular Dynamics Investigation of the Rejuvenation Effect of Bio-Oils on Aged High-Penetration Asphalt
Experimental and Molecular Dynamics Investigation of the Rejuvenation Effect of Bio-Oils on Aged High-Penetration Asphalt Open
The deterioration of high-penetration asphalt pavements due to oxidative aging presents a significant challenge in highway maintenance. This study investigates the rejuvenation effect of three bio-oils, namely palm oil, soybean oil, and su…
View article: Hierarchical Bayesian constitutive model selection for high-strain-rate soft material characterization
Hierarchical Bayesian constitutive model selection for high-strain-rate soft material characterization Open
The high-fidelity characterization of soft, tissue-like materials under ultra-high-strain-rate conditions is critical in engineering and medicine. Still, it remains challenging due to limited optical access, sensitivity to initial conditio…
View article: Coupled Mechanical/Dielectric Behavior of Bio-Modified PP/PBS Nanocomposites Reinforced with Organically Modified Montmorillonite
Coupled Mechanical/Dielectric Behavior of Bio-Modified PP/PBS Nanocomposites Reinforced with Organically Modified Montmorillonite Open
The performance of heterogeneous polymer-based materials is largely governed by the efficiency of interfacial adhesion and the strength of interactions between their constituent phases. This work mainly focuses on correlating the propertie…
View article: Comparative Study on the Rheological Properties of PS/PP–CaCO3 and PS/PP–Walnut Shell Blends
Comparative Study on the Rheological Properties of PS/PP–CaCO3 and PS/PP–Walnut Shell Blends Open
This study presents a comparative rheological analysis of polystyrene/polypropylene (PS/PP 20/80) blends filled with either calcium carbonate (CaCO3) or walnut shell powder at 8 and 12 wt.% loadings. Rheological properties were investigate…
View article: Influence of trans 1,4,5,8-tetranitrosotetraazadecalin on mechanical integrity and microstructure of composite modified double base propellant
Influence of trans 1,4,5,8-tetranitrosotetraazadecalin on mechanical integrity and microstructure of composite modified double base propellant Open
This study investigates the influence of trans-1,4,5,8-tetranitrosotetraazadecalin (TNSTAD) (20-30% loadings) on the mechanical properties of composite modified double base (CMDB) propellant. A counterintuitive finding emerged: TNSTAD simu…
View article: Characterization of doping polycaprolactone (PCL) and nano calcium carbonate (NCC) into polystyrene (PS) thermoplastic network
Characterization of doping polycaprolactone (PCL) and nano calcium carbonate (NCC) into polystyrene (PS) thermoplastic network Open
A series of Polystyrene (PS)-doped Polycaprolactone (PCL) and nano Calcium Carbonate (NCC) blends were prepared using the injection molding and characterized using various techniques to examine the after-effects of blending. Both the FTIR …
View article: Viscosity of concentrated antibodies from a dynamic model of electrostatics
Viscosity of concentrated antibodies from a dynamic model of electrostatics Open
View article: Tuning the Young’s modulus of gelatin methacryloyl hydrogels with masked stereolithography bioprinting
Tuning the Young’s modulus of gelatin methacryloyl hydrogels with masked stereolithography bioprinting Open
View article: Investigation of Rheological and Thermal Properties of Recycled PET from Bottles and Preforms for 3D Printing Applications
Investigation of Rheological and Thermal Properties of Recycled PET from Bottles and Preforms for 3D Printing Applications Open
The growing adoption of 3D printing across industries has spurred interest in eco-friendly materials, with recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) emerging as a promising candidate. This study investigates the rheological and thermal pro…
View article: Rheological Characterization of Low and High‐Solids‐Loaded Suspensions Using Capillary Rheometry
Rheological Characterization of Low and High‐Solids‐Loaded Suspensions Using Capillary Rheometry Open
Controlled extrusion of viscous liquids with suspended solids depends critically on rheology. The rheology of a binder (9:1 mass ratio of cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) to triacetin with a 55 wt.% diethyl ketone balance) loaded with dilu…
View article: Tailoring the Morphological, Thermal, and Rheological Behavior of Melt‐Compounded PHBV Bionanocomposites with Natural Attapulgite Nanoclay
Tailoring the Morphological, Thermal, and Rheological Behavior of Melt‐Compounded PHBV Bionanocomposites with Natural Attapulgite Nanoclay Open
The aim of this study was to incorporate attapulgite (ATP) (a naturally abundant nanoclay found in Algeria) into biodegradable poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) in order to enhance the thermal, crystallization, and viscoe…
View article: Exposition of Radiation‐Stabilized Polypropylene Copolymer to Repeated Injection Molding and <i>γ</i> ‐Radiation
Exposition of Radiation‐Stabilized Polypropylene Copolymer to Repeated Injection Molding and <i>γ</i> ‐Radiation Open
High‐quality requirements for plastic components in healthcare limit their recyclability. This study examined the stability of a representative polypropylene copolymer (PP‐C) containing Tinuvin 622 (T622) as a light stabilizer and calcium …
View article: Establishing an Elastography calibration standard: Validation of a shear wave TOF device for measuring Elasticity and Viscosity in tissue-mimicking phantoms using rheometry
Establishing an Elastography calibration standard: Validation of a shear wave TOF device for measuring Elasticity and Viscosity in tissue-mimicking phantoms using rheometry Open
This study designed a novel shear wave Time of Flight (TOF) device to measure frequency-dependent shear wave velocity in tissue-mimicking materials, from which viscoelastic parameters were estimated through Kelvin-Voigt fractional derivati…
View article: The Effect of Furcellaran Addition and High-Pressure Homogenization Process on the Physicochemical, Rheological and Sensory Properties of Chocolate Milk Drinks
The Effect of Furcellaran Addition and High-Pressure Homogenization Process on the Physicochemical, Rheological and Sensory Properties of Chocolate Milk Drinks Open
The effect of the high-pressure homogenization (HPH) process (one-stage; applied pressure of 10 MPa and 20 MPa) and furcellaran addition (0.25% and 0.50%, w/w) on the physicochemical and rheological properties of chocolate milk drinks was …
View article: On the rheology of linear wormlike micellar solutions
On the rheology of linear wormlike micellar solutions Open
View article: Effect of Nanosilica Fillers on Photopolymerisation Behaviour and Mechanical Performance of Dental Resin Composites
Effect of Nanosilica Fillers on Photopolymerisation Behaviour and Mechanical Performance of Dental Resin Composites Open
The performance of dental composites is strongly dependent on the type and content of ceramic fillers incorporated into the resin matrix. In this study, the effect of nanosilica (NS) fillers on the curing kinetics, physicochemical, thermal…
View article: Effect of the geometrical and physical nature of filler on the rheological properties of mastics
Effect of the geometrical and physical nature of filler on the rheological properties of mastics Open