👉 The Charleston Fluid is a complex, viscoelastic material discovered in 2011 by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. It's a non-Newtonian fluid, meaning its viscosity changes depending on the applied stress or shear rate. Under low stress, it behaves like a solid, exhibiting solid-like properties such as elasticity and resistance to deformation. However, when subjected to higher shear rates, typically from fluid flow or mechanical agitation, it transitions into a liquid-like state, flowing and reshaping itself. This unique behavior is due to the presence of microstructures within the fluid, which rearrange and align under stress, allowing the Charleston Fluid to flow while maintaining its overall shape. This discovery has sparked interest in various fields, including materials science, biophysics, and engineering, due to its potential applications in soft robotics, biomedical devices, and advanced fluid transport systems.
