Fundamentals of Rheology on Visco-Elastic Fluids

Abstract

Many fluids used for color materials such as ink, paint and so on are classified as suspensions where small particles are suspended in liquid or air. Their viscosity characteristics are quite different to those of Newtonian fluids such as water or air. They are very complex and such fluids frequently exhibit visco-elasticity. Thus, it is very important to learn about visco-elastic fluids. Here, the fundamentals and principles of the rheology of visco-elastic fluids have been described. This manuscript will help to develop the color materials or applications.