August 3, 2026 10:24 PM
IIT Patna scientists develop hybrid magneto-rheometer to boost smart fluid technologies
Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna have developed an innovative hybrid magneto-rheometer that promises to advance research and applications of magnetorheological (MR) fluids - smart materials widely used in sectors such as healthcare, aerospace, defence and industrial automation. Supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the new device offers a novel method to accurately evaluate the performance of MR fluids, which rapidly increase in viscosity when ...