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Understanding Shear-Thickening Fluid Mechanics at the Molecular Level

The exact physical mechanics occurring at the microscopic/molecular level in shear-thickening non-Newtonian fluids, such as oobleck, are not well understood. Specifically, the behavior of cornstarch particles and water molecules under sudden force is unclear. This knowledge gap hinders the development of new materials and applications.

Science, Physics, Fluid Dynamics