Oil Dispersions is a class of complex fluids that offer several advantages in agrochemical applications, such as the increased efficacy in the presence of an adjuvant, but are also beset with a number of issues related to dispersion stability. In this talk, we will describe the use of rheology as a powerful tool to characterize these systems under various time, temperature and storage conditions. Advanced techniques to understand the fundamental flow behavior of these systems, such as creep flow and LAOS experiments, will also be outlined. The rheological fingerprints for these formulations can also elucidate the microstructural changes observed due to a number of composition and process variables such as shear sensitivity. Furthermore, we will also describe our efforts in developing novel formulations that can enable us to potentially resolve many of the current issues plaguing these elegant but complex fluid systems.

Oil dispersions: Rheology as a tool for OD formulation innovation

248th National Meeting (2014)

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