Strengthening Fluids With Nanoparticles

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The contact angle of a droplet of nanofluid solution changes when exposed to an electric field. Image Credit: RensselaerBorca-Tasciuc
The contact angle of a droplet of nanofluid solution changes when exposed to an electric field. Image Credit: Rensselaer/Borca-Tasciuc

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have demonstrated that liquids embedded with nanoparticles show enhanced performance and stability when exposed to electric fields. The finding could lead to new types of miniature camera lenses, cell phone displays, and other microscale fluidic devices.


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