Eine Einführung in rheologische und tribologischen 
Anwendungen im Bereich der Biomedizintechnik

Gesine Hentschel, Jan Fabian Drexler,  F. Pape und Prof. Prof. Dr.-Ing. B. Glasmacher,
Leibniz Universität Hannover, Institut für Mehrphasenprozesse

The measurement of rheological and tribological properties is a cornerstone in addressing diverse challenges within biomedical engineering. For example, rheological assessments are essential in understanding processes such as the transition from electrospraying to electrospinning in polymer solutions, where increased concentration correlates with heightened viscosity and elasticity, enabling the formation of intact fibers. Similarly, the complex dynamics of blood flow within the human vascular system underscore the critical role of rheological and tribological characterizations. These properties provide invaluable insights into hemological behavior across varying vessel diameters, facilitating accurate simulations and a deeper understanding of physiological flow phenomena.