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EPSRC Reference: EP/H00758X/1
Title: Versatile imaging module for rheometers
Principal Investigator: Poon, Professor W
Other Investigators:
Besseling, Dr R
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:
T A Instruments Ltd
Department: Sch of Physics and Astronomy
Organisation: University of Edinburgh
Scheme: Follow on Fund
Starts: 01 September 2009 Ends: 31 August 2010 Value (£): 86,434
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Complex fluids & soft solids Materials Characterisation
Multiphase Flow
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Manufacturing Food and Drink
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Panel History:
Panel DatePanel NameOutcome
01 May 2009 Follow on Fund 6 Panel (TECH) Announced
Summary on Grant Application Form
The flow response of 'soft materials' such as suspension, emulsions, (bio)gels and (bio)polymers, is of prime importance in a vast range of industries, e.g. foodstuffs and personal care products, and is the subject of intensive applied and fundamental research. Traditional characterization of these properties (viscosity, elasticity, creep, aging etc..) relies on rheological measurements, but it is now recognized that this alone is insufficient to fully understand, and thus optimize, the complex flow properties of soft materials. What is often required is characterization of their evolving microstructure during flow, allowing direct mapping of this evolution to their rheological response. We propose to develop a versatile module which will enable novel high quality imaging of micro-structure evolution and advanced velocimetry in rheometers in different geometries. The module will be complemented by a suite of analysis techniques. The combined capabilities will provide a new dimension in rheo-optical characterization and the module will bring these within reach of a variety of industrial and academic research laboratories.
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