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Simple method to measure rheological properties of soft surfaces by a micro-needle contact

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We developed a simple method to investigate rheological properties of soft surfaces, such as polymeric liquids and colloidal suspensions, by capturing the images of a metal micro-needle inserted into the surface. At contact, a meniscus-like deformation is formed on the surface. By relating the shape of the deformation to the balance of applied forces, local elasticity and viscosity just inside the surface are obtained. With a facile setup and rapid measurement process, the present method can be implemented to variety of systems, for instance, drying sessile drops and small volume of liquid confined in a capillary.

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The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author T.K. The data are not publicly available due to the confidential affairs.

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The authors thank Dr. T. Ogura for technical supports of fluorescence microscopy, and Dr. S. Ohira for careful reading of the manuscript.

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    Tadashi Kajiya, Daisuke Sawai, Koji Miyata, Yosuke Miyashita & Hiroyuki Noda

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T.K. and H.N. devised the study. T.K. performed the experiment and analysis. K.M. and H.N. fabricated the micro-needles by electrochemical etching. T.K., D.S. and Y.M. made the theoretical discussion and wrote the manuscript. All authors contributed in completing the manuscript.

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Kajiya, T., Sawai, D., Miyata, K. et al. Simple method to measure rheological properties of soft surfaces by a micro-needle contact. Eur. Phys. J. E 45, 76 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1140/epje/s10189-022-00227-w

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