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  • Colloid and Surface Science
  • Materials Science
  • Computational Physics

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  • Complex colloidal fluids exhibit diverse rheological behaviors, including shear-thinning and shear-thickening.
  • Functional particles, manufacturable via techniques like 3D printing, offer a method to tune fluid properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of infused star-shaped particles on the rheological properties of colloidal fluids.
  • To understand how particle shape, leg number, and packing fraction influence shear-thickening transitions.

Main Methods:

  • Two-dimensional molecular dynamics simulations were employed.
  • Simulations involved non-interacting fluids infused with star-shaped particles of varying leg length and number.
  • System packing fraction and applied shear rates were systematically varied.

Main Results:

  • The viscosity of the fluid was found to depend significantly on the packing fraction of the functional particles.
  • Particle shape and design were shown to play a crucial role in the transition to shear-thickening behavior.
  • Infusion of star-shaped particles induced shear-thickening and increased apparent viscosity in a jammed state.

Conclusions:

  • Star-shaped functional particles can effectively control and induce shear-thickening in colloidal fluids.
  • The rheological response is tunable by altering particle geometry and concentration.
  • This work provides insights for designing advanced functional fluids with tailored properties.