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Bouncing of polymeric droplets on liquid interfaces.

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  • 1Experimentalphysik, Universität des Saarlandes, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
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Polymers significantly alter droplet bouncing in viscous fluids. Increased elongational viscosity in polymer solutions suppresses deformations, leading to more stable, less chaotic droplet bouncing dynamics.

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Area of Science:

  • Fluid dynamics
  • Rheology
  • Polymer physics

Background:

  • Droplet bouncing is a complex phenomenon influenced by fluid properties.
  • Understanding droplet dynamics in viscous media is crucial for various applications.
  • Faraday waves typically govern droplet bouncing, but this study explores conditions below this threshold.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of polymers on droplet bouncing behavior in a highly viscous silicone oil bath.
  • To determine how polymer addition influences the bouncing threshold and dynamics.
  • To identify the key parameters controlling droplet bouncing in the presence of polymers.

Main Methods:

  • Droplets of pure water and aqueous polymer solutions were placed on a vertically shaken silicone oil bath.
  • The bath was maintained below the Faraday wave threshold.
  • Plate acceleration frequency and amplitude were varied to determine bouncing thresholds.
  • Droplet center of mass trajectory and deformations were measured.

Main Results:

  • Bouncing threshold depended on acceleration frequency.
  • A minimum acceleration amplitude was observed in threshold curves for both pure water and polymer solutions.
  • Polymer solutions exhibited higher bouncing acceleration amplitudes compared to pure water.
  • Oscillating elongational rate of the droplet was identified as the controlling parameter.
  • Increased elongational viscosity suppressed droplet deformations, leading to less chaotic bouncing.

Conclusions:

  • Polymer addition significantly modifies droplet bouncing dynamics in viscous fluids.
  • Elongational viscosity is a critical parameter governing droplet deformation and bouncing stability.
  • The findings suggest potential for controlling droplet behavior in industrial processes through polymer selection.