CAREER: Bridging Nano, Micro and Macro-Scales in Complex Fluids

cts - 0238689 e。目前有两种模型用于理解凝胶的流变性：分形模型和基于渗透的模型。每种方法的结论都依赖于形成凝胶骨架的颗粒链的力学。PI提出使用光学显微操作，如光学“镊子”直接测量凝胶骨架的微流变学，并基于磁性或光学力诱导嵌入粒子的运动来探测微流变学。教育计划主要基于课程材料的广泛分布和促进跨学科教育。

CTS-0238689E. FurstU DelawareTwo models are currently used to understand the rheology of gels: fractal- and percolation-based. The conclusions of each approach rely on the mechanics of particle chains that form gel backbones. The PI proposes to directly measure the microrheology of the gel backbone using optical micromanipulation, such as Optical 'tweezers', and probe microrheology based on the motion of embedded particles induced by magnetic or optical forcesThe education program is mostly based on broad distribution of the course material and promoting interdisciplinary education.