Hydrodynamics of Thin Liquid Films Bounded by Viscoelastic Interfaces

TitleHydrodynamics of Thin Liquid Films Bounded by Viscoelastic Interfaces
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1991
AuthorsTambe, D. E., and M. M. Sharma
JournalJournal of Colloid and Interface Science
Volume147
Start Page137
Date Published11/1991
KeywordsBasic Surface and Colloid Science, Surface Forces, Thin Films, Wettability and Thin Films
Abstract

A hydrodynamic model has been developed to describe the rate of drainage of an axisymmetric planeparallel horizontal film bounded by viscoelastic interfaces. The effects of interfacial tension gradients, interfacial viscocity, and interfacial mobility are discussed. The viscoelastic nature of the interfaces is shown to have a pronounced effect on the rate of film drainage.