Abstract
By direct imaging of scattered light, we observe shear-induced gelation in extremely dilute solutions of wormlike micelles. This gelation is followed by a fracture of the gel which produces extremely elastic gel bands with recoverable strains of up to 5000%. The gelation and fracture account for the unusual shear-thickening and elastic properties of these solutions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2121-2124 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1996 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy