Study shows how rough microparticles can cause big problems

Study shows how rough microparticles can cause big problems 10/17/2017 05:24 PM EDT Research finds the surface texture of microparticles in a liquid suspension can cause internal friction that significantly alters the suspension's viscosity--effectively making the liquid thicker or thinner. The finding can help address problems for companies in fields from biopharmaceuticals to chemical manufacturing. Full story at https://news.ncsu.edu/2017/10/rough-microparticles-2017/ Source North Carolina State University This is an NSF News From the Field item. Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314 · 703-292-5111