Electrorheology of fullerene suspensions

Authors

Maricela Lizcano, University of Texas-Pan American

Date of Award

8-2006

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Mechanical Engineering

First Advisor

Dr. Karen Lozano

Second Advisor

Dr. Hashim S. Mahdi

Third Advisor

Dr. Heinrich Foltz

Abstract

Electrorheological fluids are suspension materials whose rheological behavior changes with an applied voltage. In particular, the material changes from a fluid to a solid behavior with an applied voltage and reverses to its original state when the voltage is removed. This function classifies ER fluids as smart materials. ER fluids may be developed and used as mechanical devices with no mechanical parts such as pumps, actuators, and dampers. Until recently, research was concentrated with micro-particle suspension fluids. This research project investigates the electrorheology of carbon nano-particle suspension.

Comments

Copyright 2006 Maricela Lizcano. All Rights Reserved.

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Granting Institution

University of Texas-Pan American