The Role of Nanofluids in Renewable Energy Engineering

• Other Authors: Bhatti, M. M. (Editor), Vafai, Kambiz (Editor), Abdelsalam, Sara I. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Research & information: general; Physics; partial slip boundary conditions; polynomial theory; linear polarization; fraction plasma modelling; triadic hybridize nanofluid model; heat and mass flux; MHD; morphology effect; computational analysis (shooting technique); MgO-Ni nanoparticles; magnetic hybrid nanofluids; porous medium; thermal and velocity slip; solar coatings; stagnation flow; CNTs; nanofluid; stretching surface; heat transfer; stagnation point; non-Newtonian nanofluids; mathematical modeling based on experimental data; heat-flow characteristics; power-law fluid model; nanoparticles; biodiesel; vegetable oil; alcohol; research hotspots; fuel properties; engine characteristics; solar-thermal; plasma functionalisation; carbon nanotubes; adsorption; biochar; BC-ZrFe2O5 NCs; batch study; response surface methodology; lithium-ion battery; cathode material; LiMPO4; olivine structure; lithium transport; first-principle calculations; density functional theory; solar radiations; exponential heat source; copper nanoparticles; gyrotactic motile microorganisms; EMHD; Joule heating; porous media; Darcy-Brinkman-Forchheimer; nanofluids; solar thermal energy conversion; direct-absorption solar collectors; solar-thermal nanofluids; dispersion stability; medium-temperature nanofluid; solar collector; stabilization mechanism; n/a
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Nanofluid flows are characterized by intricate and multi-level physics, which has led to substantial study from both fundamental and practical viewpoints. This collection examines the progress made in modeling and experimental methods used to study nanofluids. It specifically focuses on how these na...