Rheological characterization and optimized predictive modeling of hexagonal boron nitride-enhanced silica-based shear-thickening fluids

Sajid Khan, Zhao-Dong Xu, Adnan Khan, Muhammad Waqas Ashraf, Syed Ahmad Ali Shah, Mehran Ahmad, China-Pakistan Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Smart Disaster Prevention of Major Infrastructures, Southeast University, School of Civil Engineering, Southeast University, Jiulonghu Campus, School of Transportation, Southeast University

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on March 12, 2026

Abstract

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Silica-based shear thickening fluid (STF) reinforced with hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanoparticles was synthesized and systematically investigated over a wide range of temperatures, applied stresses, and shear rates. Experimental results revealed a ...