Search
29 articles for “Nanofluid”
-
Synthesis and Characterization of Graphene Nanoplatelets & Graphene Oxide Based Nanofluids With Their Comparative Analysis for Heat Transfer Applications
Abstract: Stability and thermal conductivity are the main features of nanofluids. Higher concentration of nanoparticles become the reason of agglomeration, so a balance equation is required for the preparation of remarkable nanofluids in the application point of view. In the present study, we describe a novel synthesis of graphene Nanoplatelets and graphene oxide based nanofluids with different concentration (0.001,0.003,0.005wt %) with the help of stock solution of 1mg/ml. The Hummer’s method …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–29 Read article
-
Short Review on the Features of Nanofluidics as the Nanoscale Fluid Mechanics in Nanotechnology
Abstract: In this short review, author has reviewed on the features of nanofluidics based on the published literatures. Both of theory and experiment are needed to be developed related to Nanofluidics. Author has made a brief comparison between microfluidics and nanofluidics. Entire fluid mechanics is a branch of classical mechanics having the levels of bulk-fluidics, microfluidics and nanofluidics. Carbon nanotube (CNT) based nanofluidic flow phenomena are an interesting topic towards proper …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 5–9 Read article
-
Short Review on Nanofluidics with the Experimental Demonstration on Microfluidic Capillary Flow inside Microchannel Bends
Abstract: In this research work, author has presented a short review on nanofluidics. Total three individual microchannel bends as microfluidic devices are designed, fabricated and tested in this experimental work using author’s own hands-on completely. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is the selected polymeric material to fabricate these microfluidic devices. Dyed water is prepared as working liquid to test these microfluidic devices. According to this experimental study, the surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed water …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 16–22 Read article
-
Experimental investigation on single cylinder 4-stroke diesel engine using nanofluids as a coolant to compact the system
Abstract: Recent power sectors associated with an internal combustion engine had a crucial challenge to reduce the size and weight of the thermal management system of internal combustion engines. This work aims to reduce the size and weight of the internal combustion engine cooling system by utilizing particular types of working medium as a coolant in place of traditional ones. In this study, the effects of water base CuO nano-coolant on …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–25 Read article
-
Passive Capillary Flow of Dyed Ethanol for Nanofluidics
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microchannel bend as microfluidic device is fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. Dyed ethanol is prepared and used as working liquid in this work. A CMOS camera is used to capture the surface-driven capillary flow of dyed ethanol in the fabricated PMMA microchannel bend. In future, this experimental work may be useful to establish the nanofluidic flow …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 18–23 Read article
-
A review on properties, stability mechanism, preparation method and application of Nanofluid
Abstract: Recent researches have showed that nanofluids are able to provide cooling system with higher heat transfer coefficient. This problem has been solved by the conversion of conventional fluids into nanofluids. A novel category of fluids with the mixture of nanoparticles (Size range of 1-100nm) in the host fluid is known as nanofluids. This paper focuses on the recent advancements in the study of nanofluids such as feature, limitation, various materials, …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–40 Read article
-
Surface-Driven Microfluidic Flow of Dyed Water for Nano-Scale Application towards the Fabrication of Nanofluidic Sensors
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is fabricated by maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. Dyed water is prepared and used as working liquid. A CMOS camera is used to record the surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed water in the fabricated SU-8 device. Leakage-free surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed water is recorded. Nanofluidics is the next level of fluid mechanics after microfluidics towards miniaturisation of …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 19–22 Read article
-
Nanofluids for the Synthesis of Solar Thermal Energy
Abstract: The use of Al2O3-Water nano-fluids in a solar flat plate collector to increase solar energy collection and conversion is examined in this research (SFPC). Both experimental and theoretical analysis is done to determine how effective a solar flat plate collectors is while using water as the fluid medium. Al2O3- Water nanofluid was chosen as the fluid medium to increase the SFPC's capacity for solar energy collecting and conversion. A few …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 22–25 Read article
-
Experiments on the Passive Capillary Flow of Aqueous Ethanol in Sudden Expansion Microchannels towards the Applications in Nanofluidics and Nanoelectromechanical Systems
Abstract: In this work, total three individual sudden expansion microchannels are designed and fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique inside the cleanroom laboratory. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is used as the selected polymer to fabricate these microchannels. Aqueous ethanol (15% ethanol, 85% dyed water) is prepared and used as dyed working liquid. Surface-driven (passive) capillary flow of prepared working liquid is recorded by a CMOS camera corresponding to …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–22 Read article
-
Advances in Applied Chemistry: From Electrochemical Biosensors and Gas Sensing to Sustainable Remediation and Nanofluid Engineering
Abstract: Applied chemistry acts as a crucial link between fundamental molecular science and practical technological innovation. It transforms theoretical knowledge into real-world applications that address challenges in healthcare, environment, and industry. This review highlights recent advancements in electrochemical biosensors, which offer rapid and sensitive diagnostic capabilities, along with modern gas detection technologies designed for improved safety and environmental monitoring. Significant attention is given to environmental remediation, particularly the use of activated …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 20–25 Read article
-
STUDY OF NANOFLUIDS AND THEIR APPLICATION IN HEAT TRANSFER
Abstract: Heat transfer enhancement has always been the area of improvement. A large amount of research is going by changing the design, shape and size of the devices which requires high quality materials. Nano-fluids can serve this purpose very correctly, because of their high heat transfer capability. Nano-fluids have higher thermal conductivity and higher surface area to volume ratio which helps in increasing the heat transfer. Nano-fluid thermal conductivity models are …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 22–27 Read article
-
SU-8 Based Glass Microfluidic Device Coated with Deposited Nano-Layer for Future Fabrication of Nanofluidic Microelectromechanical Systems
Abstract: Two SU-8 based glass microfluidic devices are fabricated by maskless lithography and laboratory-made clamping. The inner walls of one device are coated with nano-layer of diamond like carbon (DLC) using the plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition (PECVD) system. The other device is remained uncoated. A CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second is used to record each surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 60–63 Read article
-
Short Report on the Passive Microfluidic Flow of Ethanol towards Nanofluidics in Nanotechnology
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single gradual expansion microchannel is fabricated by polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) as polymeric material using author’s own hands-on in the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography, and direct bonding technique. Dyed ethanol is prepared as working liquid. A CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second is used by author to record the surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed ethanol in the …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–17 Read article
-
Nano-Scale Fluid Mechanics: A Review
Abstract: This review article is mainly focused on microfluidics and nanofluidics. Nanofluidics is the subject to realise any nano-scale fluid mechanics governed inside the selected nanochannel. The surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed water is experimentally demonstrated corresponding to one SU-8 based glass microfluidic device fabricated by maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. This brief review may be helpful to establish the nanofluidic flow phenomena in future.
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–17 Read article
-
Development of Smart Fire Extinguishing
Abstract: The invention of smart fire extinguishing agents, which satisfy the growing need for efficient, eco-friendly, and adaptable fire suppression systems, is a significant advancement in fire safety. Traditional fire extinguisher chemicals, such as water, foam, and chemical powders, are effective, but they often have disadvantages, including toxicity, negative environmental effects, and inefficiency in difficult situations. Conversely, smart extinguishing agents maximize fire suppression through intelligent, tailored responses by utilizing advancements in …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–19 Read article
-
Short Experimental Report on the Passive Microfluidic Flow in Fluid Mechanics
Abstract: In this work related to experiments, two individual polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) based microfluidic devices (microchannel bends) are fabricated by the following techniques: (a) maskless lithography, (b) hot embossing lithography, and (c) direct bonding technique. Dyed water is chosen as working liquid in this particular work. The CMOS camera is used to capture each passive microfluidic flow of dyed water in the fabricated devices. The effects of channel aspect ratio and centrifugal …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 32–37 Read article
-
Dielectric Barrier Discharge Plasma Processing on Pristine PMMA Surfaces for Microfluidic Applications towards Applied Nanotechnology
Abstract: In this experimental work, a total of six individual microchannel bends as microfluidic devices are fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique using polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). Air dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma processing is the selected surface modification technique in this particular experimental work. Dyed aqueous ethanol (10% ethanol, 90% dyed water) is the prepared working liquid to study the microfluidic flow characteristics. Effect of channel aspect …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
-
Magnetorheological Fluids as A Smart Material; A Prospect for Medical and Technological Application
Abstract: The effect of magnetic field on honey and blood, yolk and lave lake is investigated. The study reveals that the magnetic field guided bee honey and blood exhibits the magnetorheological fluid characteristics. The magneto resistive contribution is treated in terms of drug force in order to determine the coefficient of viscosity. The research presents that the viscosity of studied fluids will increase with the application of magnetic field. The variables …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 17–30 Read article
-
Review Study on Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer Using Al2O3 and CuO Nanoparticles with Water as Base Fluid Through Circular Tube of Heat Exchangers
Abstract: A colloidal mixture of nanometric particles (<100 nm) in a base liquid called nanofluid, which is the new generation of heat transfer fluid for various heat transfer applications where the transport characteristics are substantially higher than the base liquid. This review summarizes and analyzes the empirical correlations for the effective thermal conductivity and the dynamic viscosity of the nanofluid on the basis of experimental data and the theoretical model available …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 17–23 Read article
-
Performance Enhancement and Improvement of Energy Efficiency in Evacuated Tube Heat Pipe Collector with Nanocomposite: A Review
Abstract: Solar collector tube is used to combine incident energy and convert it into heat energy. Recently several studies have been done on improving the performance of the solar collector. Solar energy is clean energy and does not create pollution. The sun gives more power than we need. Solar collector consists of an absorber unit which transfers the heat energy of the sun to a working fluid. It is easily seen …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–31 Read article