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Understanding the rheology of colloidal suspensions is crucial in the formulation of a wide selection of industry-relevant products. To characterise the viscoelastic behaviour of these soft materials, one can analyse the microscopic…
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Leakages in drinking water distribution networks pose significant challenges to water utilities, leading to infrastructure failure, operational disruptions, environmental hazards, property damage, and economic losses. The timely…
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