Abstract:Experimental data from multiple studies show the coarsening of co-continuous, high interfacial tension fluid systems is driven by capillary instabilities. Coarsening of low interfacial tension systems follows viscosity ratio dependence consistent with the pinch-off of suspended short filaments although there is uncertainty of this interpretation. The attenuation of coarsening rates for both types follows a common dependence on phase volume fraction and viscosity ratio. Dimensional analysis provides an interpre… Show more
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