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42 articles for “Nanofluid and Nanoparticles”
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The Effect of Sonication Time on Alumina Nanofluids with Paradoxical Behavior
Abstract: Nanofluids can be considered to be the next-generation heat transfer fluids as they offer exciting new possibilities to enhance heat transfer performance compared to pure liquids. Heat transfer enhancement using nanofluids have been reported in literature pertinent to thermal conductivity under the static conditions, convective heat transfer and phase change heat transfer. Except for the studies from the first category where the nanofluids exhibited much higher thermal conductivities than those …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 31–40 Read article
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Modeling of MHD Hybrid Nanofluid Flow with Radiation and Chemical Reaction Effects for Advanced Composite and Energy Applications
Abstract: Hybrid nanofluids reinforced with polymer-based matrices and nanoparticles have emerged as promising working fluids for advanced composite processing and thermal management systems. Their superior thermo-physical properties enable efficient cooling and energy transport, making them suitable for applications in polymer extrusion, composite curing, thermal insulation coatings, solar energy devices, electronic packaging, and nuclear system cooling. In this study, we investigate the heat and mass transfer behavior of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) hybrid nanofluid …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 648–660 Read article
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Energetic and Exergetic Investigation on Vapor Compression Refrigeration System Using Ag₂O-R134a Nanofluid as Refrigerant
Abstract: This paper experimentally explored energetic and exergetic performance investigation of VCR System using Ag₂O-R134a Nanofluid as Refrigerant. The integration of silver oxide (Ag₂O) nanoparticles within polymer and composite materials offers promising avenues for enhancing the thermal and physical properties of advanced systems. The energetic and exergetic performance study of VCR were investigated with test parameters including compressor power consumption, cooling capacity, coefficient of performance (COP), discharge temperature, irreversibility in the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 279–287 Read article
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Analysis on Heat Recovery of an Engine Radiator using (CH2OH)2 Based Nanofluid Having TiO2 Nano Particles
Abstract: Automobile engine produces high amount of heat in the process of combustion. This internal heat rises the temperature of engine to very high level and can damage or seize the engine parts. Hence for the safety of engine components, it needs to run at much lower temperature, which is called engine working temperature. Ethylene glycol based nanofluids are used as the working fluids for the radiator and Titanium Dioxide, Silver, …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–23 Read article
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Experimental Performance Analysis and Temperature Distribution of Automobile Radiator Using Nano Fluids
Abstract: Internal combustion engine always needs to be maintained at the working temperature for good performance. The excessive generation of temperature affects the performance and reduces the efficiency of the engine. In order to remove the excess temperature, we need some cooling system in the automobile like, 1. Air cooling system and 2. Water cooling system. Air cooling system is used in two-wheelers and aero planes. The air takes heat from …
Published in Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 28–40 Read article
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A Review on Nanoparticle and Its Applications
Abstract: Nanoparticles are at the forefront of the nanotechnology industry, which is developing rapidly. These particles are naturally produced by biological, geological, cosmological processes. Occur in a variety of shapes such as nanofibers, nanoreefs, nanostars, nanospheres. Nanobiosensors, molecular diagnostics, advanced imaging tools, drug transportation, artificial bioconstructs, functioning nanostructured surfaces, smart materials, and nanofluidics are a broad field of nanobiotechnology that involves the creation of nanoparticles and nanomolecules. Especially the nanoparticles are …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 22, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Aluminum Oxide Nanofluids Thermal Conductivity Enhancement Analysis: A Review
Abstract: Aluminum oxide nanofluids are enhanced heat transfer fluids that utilize the thermal conductivity of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles suspended within a base fluid. As technology advances, more efficient high heat flux solutions are required to manage the higher concentration of power in smaller designs. In this review paper, data from multiple experiments pertaining to the thermal conductivity of Al2O3 nanofluids will be presented. Information is compiled from peer reviewed and …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 48–58 Read article
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Entropy Analysis of Unsteady MHD Bioconvective Nanofluid between Parallel Disks under Squeezing Motion and Multiple Slip Conditions.
Abstract: This research offers valuable insights for improving heat transfer and minimizing entropy generation in engineering systems that involve nanofluids and microorganisms. It investigates the unsteady squeezing bioconvection flow of a nanofluid between two parallel disks, with a focus on entropy generation, flow dynamics, heat transfer, and the concentration of both nanoparticles and microorganisms. The lower disk is stretched horizontally and subjected to suction, while the upper disk moves vertically, creating …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 28, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 17–40 Read article
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A Comprehensive Study of ZnxFe2-xO3 Nanoparticles: Assessing Magnetic Properties for Medical Imaging (MI)
Abstract: Diluted magnetic ZnxFe2-xO3 nanoparticles are special semiconducting nanoparticles which are recognized for their magnetic properties. A theoretical examination of Zn-doped αFe2O3 nanostructures reveals a range of structural and property variations, offering insights into their potential applications and behavior at the nanoscale. In this regard, Heisenberg’s model and Weiss molecular filed theory is used to describe the magnetic properties of ZnxFe2-xO3 nanoparticles. These theorems inevitably enable to investigate the relationship between …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 26, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Thermal Performance of Wickless Heat Pipe Flat Plate Solar Collector with Nanofluid
Abstract: Water heating by solar energy is the most important solar energy utilization because of technological feasibility and economic attraction compared with other kind’s energy utilization. The system can supply hot water at 50oC to 80oC which can be used for both domestic and industrial purposes. Nanofluids are the important fluids containing a very small amount of Nano particles that are uniformly suspended in fluids. Nanofluids having high thermal conductivity as …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Experimental Analysis of Heat Transfer
Abstract: Experimental heat transfer and pressure drop characteristics of Al2O3/water nanofluid in a circular tube with meshes and without meshes is reported in this paper. The SEM image of Al2O3 nanoparticles in base fluid showed that the particles are uniformly dispersed in base fluid and tiny agglomeration of nanoparticles are present. The experiments were conducted under turbulent conditions with varying flow rates. It is observed the heat transfer rates increased by …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2014 Read article
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Hybrid Numerical–Artificial Neural Network Study of Chemically Reactive MHD Nanofluid Flow Incorporating Thompson–Troian Slip and Stefan Blowing
Abstract: Boundary layer behaviour in chemically reactive nanoliquid is significantly affected by surface conditions, magnetic fields, heat and mas transfer mechanisms. However, the combined impact of Stefan blowing and nonlinear Thompson–Troian slip under inclined magnetic fields remains mostly unexplored, particularly in mixed convection flows. In this research work, the flow of a chemically reactive nanoliquid over a permeable surface is investigated by considering the Troian slip, inclined magnetic fields, Stefan blowing, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 409–425 Read article
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A Study and Thermal Analysis of Automobile Radiator Using Nanofluids
Abstract: Over past few decades, number analysis has been carried out by the researchers and academicians in the radiator for it’s efficiency. It is purely depend on the application of fluid. Conventional fluids such a water, ethylene glycol and sodium are normally used as heat transfer fluids in radiator various techniques are applied to improve the heat transfer the used of additives is a technique applied to increase the heat transfer …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Numerical Investigation of Slip Conditions in Nanofluid Flow Induced by a Nonlinearly Stretching Sheet: A bvp4c Approach
Abstract: The present work describes a numerical analysis of the steady, laminar flow over a nonlinear stretching sheet in a nanofluid medium. Slip conditions in terms of velocity, temperature, and concentration have been introduced into the mathematical model to capture the impact of interfacial mass transfer on the stretching surface. The problem is modeled to include nanoparticle transportation in terms of Brownian diffusion and thermophoresis, thereby affecting the temperature and concentration …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 34–51 Read article
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Double slope Solar Still by using Nano Embedded Binary Eutectic PCM: A Review
Abstract: Solar distillation is an economical and eco-friendly technique. Concerns about the increasing need for clean drinking water for home and commercial uses are spreading around the world. In rural and tiny settlements with limited access to water and electricity, solar water distillation is a viable method for removing salty water from drinking water. The efficiency and performance of thermal energy storage materials based on phase change materials (PCM) and nanofluids …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Double slope Solar Still by using Nano Embedded Binary Eutectic PCM: A Review
Abstract: Solar distillation is an economical and eco-friendly technique. Concerns about the increasing need for clean drinking water for home and commercial uses are spreading around the world. In rural and tiny settlements with limited access to water and electricity, solar water distillation is a viable method for removing salty water from drinking water. The efficiency and performance of thermal energy storage materials based on phase change materials (PCM) and nanofluids …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 22–33 Read article
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Review on Recent Automotive Experimental Applications of Nano Coolants
Abstract: An automotive car radiator consists water and ethylene glycol as conventional coolants for many years Water and ethylene glycol are heat transfer fluids, which have low thermal conductivity and these techniques comes under nanotechnology and with ages of advancement these fluid are known as “nanofluids” which has the speciality higher thermal conductivity than conventional coolants. The mentioned article is highlighted on the research and numeric carried out from pre- researchers …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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INVESTIGATION OF THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES IN BASEFULID OF WATER ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Abstract: Nanotechnology is interface technologies that span many different science and applications area.When engineering, science and technology are conducted at the nanoscale is called asnanotechnology. It is about 1 to 100 nm (nano-meter) where nano denotes the scale range of onebillionth of meter. Nanotechnology refers the properties of atoms and molecules measuring 0.1 to1000 nm. Nanofluids are nothing but suspension of nanometer sized particles in the base of fluid.The base fluid …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Fractional Calculus-Based Analysis of Magneto-Thermal Nanofluid Flow Over Stretching and Shrinking Surfaces
Abstract: This study presents a comprehensive investigation of magneto-thermal hybrid nanofluid flow over stretching and shrinking surfaces using a fractional calculus framework to capture the memory and hereditary characteristics of complex fluid transport phenomena. The proposed model incorporates the effects of magnetic field intensity, thermal radiation, viscous dissipation, Brownian motion, and thermophoretic diffusion on the velocity and temperature distributions within the boundary layer region. A fractional-order derivative formulation is employed to …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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A review on the Enhancing Heat Exchanger Efficiency with CuO/Water Nanofluid in a Shell and Helical Coil System
Abstract: Over the years, there has been a lot of focus on improving heat transmission by utilizing various approaches in an effort to make heat exchangers smaller and less expensive. The following methods have been found to be the most successful in increasing heat transfer rate in heat exchangers: Nano-Fluids, first (3) Rubbing heat exchanger surfaces rough. (2) Inserting fluid tabulators. However, a combination of all three approaches or any two …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology Read article