The lattice Boltzmann method is modified to allow the simulation of non-Newtonian shear-
dependent viscosity models. Casson and Carreau-Yasuda non-Newtonian blood viscosity …

The lattice Boltzmann method has been established as an efficient technique for solving a
wide range of complex problems in fluid dynamics including multiphase flows. In this paper …

Computer simulations play an increasingly important role in the area of medical physics,
from fundamental research to patient specific treatment planning. One particular application …

In the current study, a direct-forcing immersed boundary–non-Newtonian lattice Boltzmann
method (IB–NLBM) is developed to investigate the sedimentation and interaction of particles …

A second-order lattice Boltzmann algorithm is used for Power-Law non-Newtonian flow
simulation. The shear dependent behavior of the fluid is implemented through calculating …

In this study, we compare different diffuse and sharp interface schemes of direct-forcing
immersed boundary—thermal lattice Boltzmann method (IB-TLBM) for non-Newtonian flow …

Numerical modelling is a powerful tool for the investigation of human blood flow and arterial
diseases such as atherosclerosis. It is known that near wall shear is important in the …

Experimental studies over many years have shown that blood flow exhibits non-Newtonian
characteristics such as shear-thinning, viscoelasticity, yield stress and thixotropy. The …

The single-screw extruder is commonly used in polymer processing where the performance
of the mixing section is significant in determining the quality of the final product. It is therefore …

Non-Newtonian models with shear-thinning viscosity are commonly used to solve a variety
of complex flow problems. A new finite-volume discretization based upon an unstructured …