From yield stress to elastic instabilities: Tuning the extensional behavior of elastoviscoplastic fluid

TL;DR

This paper investigates how polymer additives modify the extensional behavior of elastoviscoplastic fluids, revealing a transition from yield stress to viscoelastic-like behavior and implications for advanced applications like 3D printing.

Contribution

It demonstrates the significant impact of polymer additives on EVP fluids' extensional properties and their transition in behavior under high deformation rates.

Findings

Polymer additives alter relaxation time and extensional stresses.

Modified EVP fluids transition from yield stress to viscoelastic-like behavior.

Destabilization occurs under extreme deformation.

Abstract

In this study, we delve into the intricacies of elastoviscoplastic (EVP) fluids, particularly focusing on how polymer additives influence their extensional behavior. Our findings reveal that polymer additives significantly alter the extensional properties of the EVP fluids, such as relaxation time and extensional stresses, while having negligible impact on the shear rheology. Interestingly, the modified fluids exhibit a transition from yield stress-like behavior to viscoelastic-like behavior under high extensional rates, ultimately leading to destabilization under extreme deformation. This research enhances the fundamental understanding of EVP fluids and highlights potential advancements in applications, especially in precision-demanding fields like 3D printing.