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Gravitational Collapse of Colloidal Gels

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: We present a unified framework for understanding the compaction of colloidal gels under their own weight. The dynamics of the collapse are determined by the value of the gravitational stress sigma(g), as compared to the yield stress sigma(Y) of the network. For sigma(g) sigma(Y), the network eventually yields, leading to rapid settling. In both cases, the rate of collapse is backflow limited, while its overall magnitude is determined by a balance between gravitational stress and network elastic stress.

Source: Physical Review Letters

DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.94.218302

Authors: S. Manley, J. M. Skotheim, L. Mahadevan, D. A. Weitz

Institution: Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Material Dynamics and Properties

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1980844867

FWCI: 3.829

Cites: 18

Cited by: 122

Related to: 10