Francisco José Rubio-Hernández

Why monotonous and non-monotonous steady-flow curves can be obtained with the same non-Newtonian fluid? A single explanation

We show that a pronounced variation of the apparent viscosity with shear joined to the control shear mode of a rheometer can justify why monotonous and non-monotonous steady-flow curves can be obtained testing the same non-Newtonian fluid.

Rheological Properties of Binary Suspensions TiO2/Al2O3. Effect of Ionic Strength

The aim of the present work is to compare the influence of ionic strength on rheological properties of TiO2/Al2O3 suspensions at different volume fractions, and solid particle composition (1:1, 2:1, 1:2). The relative ratio of titania to alumina particles is important in determining the dispersion of the binary suspension with salt addition. In the case of systems containing the same number fraction of dissimilar oxides, the colloidal stability is mainly governed by the aggregation, as can be seen from the higher values of the stress in the flow curves and the yield stress values compared with those obtained in 2:1 and 1:2 situations. An attempt to provide a clearer picture concerning the stability determined by delicate balance between the van der Waals, and electrostatic, as well as the possible mechanisms of this balance tuned by environmental conditions has also been made.