👉 The Jason fluid, also known as JAS-100, is a synthetic viscoelastic fluid developed by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, in collaboration with Jason Technologies. It is a non-Newtonian fluid that exhibits shear-thinning behavior, meaning its viscosity decreases as the shear rate increases. This unique property allows it to behave like a liquid under normal conditions but transitions into a gel-like state when subjected to higher shear forces, such as those found in blood flow through narrow vessels. This characteristic makes Jason fluid particularly useful in medical applications, such as simulating blood flow for research, testing biomedical devices, and developing microfluidic systems that mimic physiological conditions. Its biocompatibility and tunable properties further enhance its utility in various scientific and engineering fields.
