The effects of viscoelasticity and shear thinning on the inertial instability and mixing performance in a T-channel geometry

Key Points

• Inertial instability increases with viscoelastic fluids, influencing mixing performance in T-channels.
• Results indicate that shear thinning can significantly enhance mixing efficiency, particularly at higher flow rates.
• Assessment using fluid dynamic experiments in a T-channel configuration allows for detailed insights into performance metrics.
• These findings may highlight critical design factors for improved mixing in industrial applications involving complex fluids.