Rheology of 3D printable ceramic suspensions: effects of non-adsorbing polymer on discontinuous shear thickening
Ria D. Corder, Yuan-Jung Chen, Pattiya Pibulchinda, Jeffrey P. Youngblood, Arezoo M. Ardekani, Kendra A. Erk
Abstract
We demonstrate how addition of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP, a non-adsorbing polymer) affects the rheology of concentrated aqueous suspensions of colloidal alumina particles.
Topics & Concepts
RheologyMaterials scienceShear thinningDilatantShear ratePolymerExtrusionViscosityShear stressComposite materialShear (geology)ColloidChemical engineeringPolyvinylpyrrolidoneDispersantApparent viscosityPolymer chemistryDispersion (optics)PhysicsOpticsEngineeringAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchInnovations in Concrete and Construction Materials