Scientists have developed electrorheoimaging, a novel rheological technique that allows real-time control of droplet viscosity using electric fields. The method combines imaging capabilities with continuous phase material design to create tunable and reversible viscosity changes in droplet phase volumes.
The technique utilizes electric fields to manipulate the flow properties of droplets, offering researchers precise control over viscosity parameters during bioprocessing operations. This reversible approach allows for dynamic adjustment of droplet characteristics without permanent alterations to the material composition.