Fine-tuning shear thickening suspensions through ultrasound

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how ultrasound can modify the behavior of shear thickening suspensions.
• Utilized ultrasound techniques to apply acoustic perturbations to suspensions.
• Assessed the effects on viscosity and material behavior during shear thickening.
• Analyzed the suspension response under different ultrasound frequencies.
• Ultrasound successfully reduced the viscosity of shear thickening suspensions.
• Enhanced stability and responsiveness of materials under shear stress were observed.
• Potential development of new smart materials was indicated.