Disentangling microstructural elements of shear thickening suspensions via computer simulations of a minimal model

Key Points

• The research aims to explore microstructural changes in shear thickening suspensions using simulations.
• Utilized a minimal model for dense suspensions.
• Conducted 2D computer simulations to simulate thickening and thinning processes.
• Examined the dynamics of the contact network during steady flow.
• Identified significant microstructural changes in shear thickening suspensions under flow conditions.
• Observed alterations in the contact network structure during the simulations.