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 nanofluids might be used to tackle thermal challenges in renewable energy systems. The phenomenon of improving heat transfer via the use of nanofluids is well recognized; however, further research is necessary to comprehensively comprehend the interplay between nanoparticles and base fluids, as well as their influence on heat convection. Furthermore, the extensive use of nanofluids in solar thermal, geothermal, heat storage, and heat recovery systems has not been thoroughly investigated. The current difficulty is in creating precise and economical computational methods to forecast the heat transfer characteristics of nanofluids. This requires thorough experimental investigations at the system level. This edition highlights the significant contribution of nanofluid heat transfer in promoting carbon-free thermal technology and supporting the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, in line with the worldwide effort to decarbonize the energy sector.