Scientists Show How Particle Interactions Control Flow of Soft Materials—Like Ketchup
Executive Dean Juan de Pablo co-authored a study using X-ray imaging and simulations to show how tiny differences in particle attraction or repulsion determine whether soft materials like ketchup and toothpaste flow smoothly, form uneven bands, or suddenly resolidify under stress.
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Juan de Pablo
Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Executive Vice President for Global Science and Technology, New York University; Executive Dean of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering