This study investigated how microparticle size affects natural convective heat transfer in high-viscosity suspensions. Suspensions were formulated using 0.5% xanthan gum and 3% stearic acid, with particle sizes ranging from 120 to 750 nm. Key thermal...
In order to solve the problem of solid-phase particle settlement of high-density cement paste used in deep/ultra-deep wells, a temperature-responsive micro-cross-linking method was innovatively adopted to increase the viscosity and settlement stabili...
In the process of oilfield development, the surfactant–polymer (SP) composite system has shown significant effects in enhancing oil recovery (EOR) due to its excellent interfacial activity and viscoelastic properties. However, with the continuo...
In the current literature, information can mainly be found about free and hindered settling of isometric particles in Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. These conclusions cannot be used to describe the sedimentation of non-isometric particle in non-...
The heat generation characteristics of magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) induced by an alternating magnetic field (AMF) while simultaneously exposed to a DC magnetic field are crucial for the clinical application of magnetic fluid hyperthermia integrated...
The article presents a method of controlling the size of droplets generated by a system that sprays a high-viscosity liquid containing particles of a solid body, i.e., a catalyst. The work is a continuation of previous research concerning the sprayin...
The viscous behavior of solids-in-liquid suspensions and liquid-in-liquid emulsions of non-Brownian solid particles and liquid droplets dispersed in Newtonian liquids is thoroughly discussed and reviewed. The full concentration range of the dispersed...
The scaling and modeling of the viscosity of suspensions of asphaltene nanoaggregates is carried out successfully taking into consideration the solvation and clustering of nanoaggragates, and the jamming of the suspension at the glass transition volu...
Wood is an abundant biomaterial and widely used in construction and furniture. Timber processing produces large amounts of residues and byproducts, which are of low value. In this study, we proposed a new strategy for the recycle of wood residues to...
The excellent suspension stability of the high-viscosity linear polysiloxane magnetorheological fluid (HVLP MRF) makes it a great controlled medium for magnetorheological energy absorbers (MREAs). In our previous work, the Herschel–Bulkley flow...
Oxidized carbon nanohorn (CNHox) a carbon nanomaterial that has attracted attention due to its unique material properties. It is expected to be applied in various areas like cancer treatment, gene-expression technology, fluids with high thermal condu...
The rheology of suspensions of solid particles in aqueous matrix liquids thickened by starch nanoparticles (SNP) was investigated. The SNP concentration varied from 9.89 to 34.60 wt% based on the aqueous matrix phase. The solids concentration of susp...
Problem statement: The study offers theoretical formulations for high-viscosity particulate flows in inclined reservoirs, taking into account the presence of homogeneous spheroidal particles of various types to produce discrete two-phase suspensions....
This study investigated the influence of solid particles on primary breakup and resulting droplet size for different process parameters. Two sets of Newtonian fluids (each consisting of one pure liquid and one suspension at the same respective viscos...
Background/Objectives: Long-acting injections (LAIs) are innovative drug delivery systems that improve patient compliance by maintaining therapeutic drug levels over extended periods. Micro- and nanosuspensions are commonly used in LAIs to enhance bi...
We propose a novel process to efficiently prepare highly dispersed and stable Tricalcium Phosphate (β-TCP) suspensions. TCP is coupled with a polymer to enhance its brittleness to be used as an artificial hard tissue. A high solid fraction of &b...
Under high-temperature conditions in deep well formations, oil-based drilling fluids tend to show degraded rheological properties and reduced suspension capacity, which may impair wellbore cleanliness and circulation pump pressure and hinder drilling...
Controlling the rheological property of suspensions consisting of colloidal particles and polymers is necessary in industry. Especially, gels induced by shear (shake-gel) are interesting phenomena in rheological field. To gain insight into the shake-...
Today, graphene oxide (GO) has gained well-deserved recognition, with its applications continuing to increase. Much of the processing of GO-based devices occurs in a dispersed form, which explains the commercialization of GO suspensions. Aging of the...
In this paper, a simple shear flow of a dense suspension is studied. We propose a new constitutive relationship based on the second grade fluid model for the suspension, capable of exhibiting non-linear effects, where the normal stress coefficients a...
To address the technical challenge of high polymer gel viscosity reducers losing viscosity at elevated temperatures and difficulty in controlling fluid loss, a polymer-based nano calcium carbonate composite high-temperature tackifier named GW-VIS was...
Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) are particles with a high aspect ratio. Typically, chemically pre-treated CNFs (containing anionic or cationic charged groups) consist of long fibrils (up to 2 μm) with very low thickness (less than 10 nm). Derived fro...
Stabilizing micron-sized particles in low-viscosity polymer dispersions is challenging when density differences are present. This study demonstrates that graphite particles in aqueous polyurethane dispersions can be efficiently prevented from sedimen...
Nanofluids—engineered suspensions of nanometer-sized particles—have attracted significant attention due to their reportedly enhanced thermal properties, making them promising candidates for advanced heat transfer applications. However, de...
This study investigates how molecular weight, ionic strength, and ionic composition influence the performance of sodium lignosulfonate as a dispersant for titanium dioxide (TiO2) suspensions. Adsorption behavior was quantified using a quartz crystal...
This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key factors influencing the rheological behavior and the mechanisms of natural polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) as flocculation agents for cellulose microfibers (CMFs) and nanofibers (CN...
Oat bran is a nutritionally rich ingredient, but it is underutilized in semi-moist and liquid foods due to technological issues such as high viscosity and sliminess. The aim of this work was to improve the technological properties of oat bran concent...
To overcome the problems of long dissolution time and high investment in surface facilities of powder thickeners in hydraulic fracturing, a novel suspension of a thickener as a fracturing fluid was prepared using powder polyacrylamide, nano-silica, a...
Plant-derived nanocellulose particles, such as cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), are becoming increasingly popular for a wide range of applications. In particular, when they are employed as rheology modifiers and/or fill...
Suspension plasma spraying has become an emerging technology for the production of thermal barrier coatings for the gas turbine industry. Presently, though commercial systems for coating production are available, coatings remain in the development st...
Post-thickener polymer addition to initiate rapid tailings dewatering has gained considerable interest for tailings storage facility (TSF) management. However, the highly viscous and non-Newtonian rheology of dense suspensions presents unique challen...
During the fracture stimulation of oil and gas wells, fracturing fluids are used to create fractures and transport the proppant into the fractured reservoirs. The fracturing fluid viscosity is responsible for proppant suspension, the viscosity can be...
A high-temperature resistant suspension stabilizer, SIAM-1, for high-density cement slurry used in deep/ultra-deep well cementing has been successfully developed. This suspension stabilizer is based on the temperature-resistant monomers 2-acrylamido-...
Early-life nutrition is crucial for healthy infant development. This study explored the effects of high-temperature (30 min, 121 °C) and high-humidity treatments on the starch properties and digestibility of infant purees made from wheat, rice, a...
Pea protein is of high interest for the food industry owing to its low allergenicity and high nutritional value. However, it often exhibits poor functionality, such as low solubility. The presence of dietary fiber in food products is beneficial for h...
Columnar-structured thermal barrier coatings deposited via the suspension plasma spray process have attracted significant attention due to their long thermal cycling life and high cost-effectiveness. In this work, the effects of suspension properties...
To achieve the upcycling of annually upsurging lignocellulosic wastes, the artificial humification of furfural residue is investigated under hydrothermal conditions with the objective of producing a high-concentration nitrogen-phosphorus-potassium (N...
This paper focuses on the verifying the possibility of producing Al2O3-ZrO2 composite pipes with a gradient structure using centrifugal slip casting method. The aim of the research is to define the correlation between the rheological properties of aq...
Defatted chickpea flour (DCF), a rich source of protein and starch, is frequently utilized in the food industry. Two crucial methods of modifying food materials are high-pressure homogenization (HPH) and heat treatment (HT). This study investigates t...
In this paper, a betaine-based gel containing 2.0% erucamide propyl betaine (EAPB), 0.5% oleic acid amide propyl betaine (OAPB), and 0.1% KCl was prepared for use as a fracturing fluid. The performance evaluation showed that KCl may improve the tempe...
This work contributes to the knowledge of colloidal and thermal properties of some important primary-originated kaolin deposits from Bolivar State, Venezuela, and their possible use as semisolid formulations in medicinal muds for topical applications...
Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), such as fly ash (FA), blast furnace slag (BS), and silica fume (SF), have been mostly used as a replacement for Portland cement (PC). Replacing the SCMs with cement can provide improved strength characteri...
The environment-friendly water-based drilling fluid system developed for the petroleum development industry cannot successfully withstand temperatures up to 180 °C, and most high temperature-resistant additives with sulfonic acid groups that have...
The phenomenon of discontinuous shear thickening (DST) is observed in suspensions of solid particles with a very high-volume fraction. It is characterized by an abrupt decrease in the shear rate for critical stress during a ramp of stress. This behav...
Concentration scaling on linear viscoelastic properties of cellular suspensions has been studied by rheometric characterisation of Phormidium suspensions and human blood in a wide range of volume fraction under small amplitude oscillatory shear exper...
Flowable electrodes, a versatile alternative to traditional solid electrodes for electrochemical applications, exhibit challenges of high viscosity and carbon content, limiting flow and device performances. This study introduces colloidal suspensions...
Zinc oxide, due to its unique physicochemical properties, including dual piezoelectric and semiconductive ones, demonstrates a high application potential in various fields, with a particular focus on nanotechnology. Among ZnO nanoforms, nanorods are...
Polymeric nanoparticle suspension is a newly developed oil-displacing agent for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in low-permeability reservoirs. In this work, SiO2/P(MBAAm-co-AM) polymeric nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by a simple distillati...
The shear viscosity and the glass-vapor surface tension at high temperature are crucial to understand the viscous flow sintering kinetics of porcelain stoneware. Moreover, the pyroplastic deformation depends on the viscosity of the whole body, which...
Submerged microfiltration has a wide range of applications in water and wastewater treatment. Membrane fouling is a major problem, resulting in a severe decline in flux, high energy consumption and frequent membrane cleaning and replacement. The effe...
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