Shear thickening fluids (STFs) are a new type of nanosuspension, which are formed by
dispersing micro and nanoparticles in a dispersant. STFs are easily deformed under the …

Compliant grinding and polishing refers to a class of fine material processing methods
relying on one or more system element being compliant with the workpiece surface in a …

The third edition of Bubbles, Drops, and Particles in Non-Newtonian Fluids provides
comprehensive coverage of the scientific foundations and the latest advances in particle …

Shear thickening fluids (STFs) exhibit a unique potential for use in widespread range of
applications from mechanical platforms and smart structures to effective protective fabrics …

Polishing-based post-processing is essential for removing the undesired surface diffraction
on diamond-turned microstructured surfaces that is enhanced by periodic tool marks. To …

Shear thickening fluids (STFs) can effectively enhance the ballistic performance of Kevlar.
Considering that the unique shear thickening effect of STF is the key factor to enhance the …

Non-Newtonian fluids are being increasingly considered for application in manufacturing.
Their combination with compliant polishing techniques offers a promising approach for …

Quantitative modelling of the rheology of non-Newtonian fluids requires significant empirical
input due to very complex behaviour of the bulk fluid as a result of particle-scale physics of …

A novel adaptive shearing-gradient thickening polishing (AS-GTP) method is first proposed
to improve surface accuracy and restrain subsurface damage on lithium niobite (LiNbO 3 or …

Fluid-based triboelectric nanogenerators (F-TENGs) is a cutting-edge technology that
leverages fluids as a contact medium to harness renewable energy through contact …