Rheological properties of different heavy oils and their emulsions were measured using RheolabQC rheometer, and their phase inversion were observed using XP-300C microscopic image system. The viscosity of water in oil emulsions constantly increases as the content of bound water rises, and suddenly decreases while it increases to a certain extent, which is corresponding to its phase inversion po...

Semi-conducting poly(n-methylaniline) (PNMA)-coated poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) composite nanoparticles were synthesized using cross-linked and grafted PMMA particles as a core, and then, the PNMA shell was coated via chemical oxidative polymerization on the surface of modified PMMA nanoparticles. Their electroresponsive electrorheological characteristics when dispersed in silicone were co...

Accurate characterization of the rheological behavior non-Newtonian fluids is critical in a wide range industries as it governs process efficiency, safety, and end-product quality. When fluid may vary substantially over relatively short period time, desirable to measure its viscous properties on more continuous basis than relying spot measurements made with viscometer few samples. An attractive...

Lubricant-impregnated surfaces (LIS), where micro/nanotextured surfaces are impregnated with lubricating liquids, have received significant attention for their robust, superslippery properties. In this study, we systematically demonstrate the potential for LIS to reduce drag in laminar flows. We present a scaling model that incorporates the viscosity of the lubricant and elucidates the dependen...

In this note we develop and analyze a system of equations describing a molten linear polymer being extruded in a capillary rheometer which is operating under the controlled condition that the mean velocity at the capillary inlet is maintained at a constant value. Slipping of the melt at the pipe wall is permitted and an evolution equation for the boundary slip parameter is postulated. The combi...

information on the behavior and interaction of molecules at interfaces, which is important for the application and processing of many materials of the general type: foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, coatings, household and personal products, etc. It is the basis of many res e a rch programs, i.e., the stability of foams and emulsions, membrane technology, the development of new materials to re...

Acrylamide was grafted in low density polyethylene during melt processing in the presence of a free radical initiator using a torque rheometer in a closed system. Effects of processing time, acrylamide and benzoyl peroxide concentrations were studied. FTIR studies revealed that the degree of grafting increased by an increase in acrylamide concentration. Maximum grafting was obtained at 7 mi...