A theoretical model is presented for describing the flow-induced deformation of red blood
cells. The cells are modeled as deformable liquid capsules enclosed by a membrane that is …

The axisymmetric deformation of a red blood cell placed in a uniaxial straining Stokes flow is
considered. The cell is modelled as a fluid capsule that contains a Newtonian fluid, and is …

A theoretical method is used to simulate the motion and deformation of mammalian red
blood cells (RBCs) in microvessels, based on knowledge of the mechanical characteristics …

Red blood cells or artificial vesicles may be conveniently represented by capsules, ie liquid
droplets surrounded by deformable membranes. The aim of this paper is to assess the …

The axisymmetric, pressure-driven motion of red blood cells through cylindrical capillaries is
investigated by numerical simulation. The mathematical formulation takes into consideration …

The aggregation of red blood cells (RBC) induced by the interactions between RBCs is a
dominant factor of the in vitro rheological properties of blood, and existing models of blood …

The membrane of the red blood cell RBC is easily deformed by shearing forces while
maintaining its local area nearly unchanged. This type of response is due to the structure of …

The transient deformation of liquid capsules enclosed by incompressible membranes whose
mechanical properties are dominated by isotropic tension is studied as a model of red blood …

The viscosity of blood at high rates of shear is unusually low compared to other suspensions
of similar concentration. The underlying mechanisms were studied by rotational viscometry …

Objective: A theoretical model is used to examine the mechanics of red blood cell (RBC)
motion in nonuniform capillaries. The model includes effects of the endothelial surface layer …