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Resolving Dual Processes in Complex Oscillatory Yielding.
James J Griebler1, Anita S Dobo1, Elizabeth E Miczuga1
1University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Urbana, Illinois 61801, USA.
Soft materials exhibit complex yielding through two distinct processes: elastic softening at small deformations and true yielding at larger ones. Recovery rheology experiments helped decouple these phenomena.
Area of Science:
- Rheology
- Soft Matter Physics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Soft materials often display complex yielding behaviors under stress.
- Understanding the distinct mechanisms behind multi-step yielding is crucial for material design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate and elucidate the mechanisms behind the complex two-step yielding observed in soft materials under oscillatory shearing.
- To differentiate between elastic softening and yielding phenomena.
Main Methods:
- Oscillatory shearing experiments were performed on soft materials.
- Recovery rheology data was collected and analyzed.
- A rheo-physical model was constructed to interpret the experimental observations.
Main Results:
- The complex two-step yielding was attributed to two independent phenomena.
- Elastic softening was identified as the first step at small deformations.
- True yielding was identified as the second step occurring at larger deformations.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully decoupled the physics of recoverable and unrecoverable processes in soft materials.
- Recovery experiments provide critical insights into the distinct mechanisms governing complex yielding behaviors.

