DOI: 10.1039/d3sm01399e ISSN: 1744-683X

Dynamics of non-spherical particles in viscoelastic fluids flowing in a microchannel

Langella A., Franzino G., Maffettone P. L., Larobina D., D’Avino G.
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • General Chemistry

Fluid viscoelasticity drives spheroidal particles at the centerline of a square microchannel. After migration, the particles align with major axis along the flow direction. Migration dynamics is slower for more elongated particles.

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