Taster Lecture: Everything flows: the important role of rheology in everyday life

Abstract

Formulated products characterised by complex textures are part of everyday life. Examples include healthcare and cosmetic products, building materials, food and inks. These materials are typically constituted by multiple phases and active agents, which need to be carefully balanced to ensure the final desired functionality and texture of the product. The significant level of sophistication of these formulations, along with the necessity of achieving controlled and reproducible product quality, represent a topical manufacturing challenge. Rheology, i.e. the study of the flow of the matter, represents a powerful tool to predict the processability of novel formulations and, at the same time, link the macroscopic properties of the materials to their internal microstructure. In this talk, I will introduce you to the fundamentals of this fascinating branch of physics and show how it can be applied for the efficient design of complex soft materials.

Presenter: Simona Migliozzi, Postdoctoral Research Associate at UCL Chemical Engineering

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