Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
K. V. Modi, P. R. Patel, S. K. Patel
Summary: The worldwide scarcity of potable water has led researchers to search for alternative solutions. The solar still, which utilizes solar energy, is a device commonly used to desalinate saline water. However, its productivity is limited. The use of water-based nanofluids shows promise in enhancing the productivity of the solar still, as discussed in various literature.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Edwin Martin Cardenas Contreras, Enio Pedone Bandarra Filho
Summary: This study investigates the heat transfer performance of multiwalled carbon nanotube nanoparticles dispersed in a binary mixture of water-EG in an automotive radiator. The results show that increasing the concentration of nanoparticles can improve heat transfer performance, but there is a significant decrease in performance at high nanofluid inlet temperatures. Moreover, the stability of the nanofluids is affected by aggregation and sedimentation.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Emre Askin Elibol, Oguz Turgut, Fatih Aktas, Halil Senol, Ahmet Firat Celik
Summary: An experimental study was conducted to investigate the heat transfer and flow characteristics of a heavy vehicle radiator using nanofluid. Deionized water mixed with anatase TiO2 nanoparticles was used as the nanofluid. Experiments were performed with different volume concentrations of TiO2 nanoparticles, inlet temperatures, and volume flow rates. The results showed that the highest heat transfer rate, heat transfer coefficient, and Nusselt number were observed at a volume concentration of 0.05%, an inlet temperature of 80 ?, and a volume flow rate of 11 LPM. The maximum enhancement in heat transfer rate, heat transfer coefficient, and Nusselt number compared to pure water were 22.2%, 48.2%, and 48.1% respectively. The performance coefficient was found to be above unity in the volume concentration range of 0.025-0.05% for each inlet temperature and flow rate.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hong Wei Xian, Nor Azwadi Che Sidik, R. Saidur
Summary: This study investigated the heat transfer performance of a novel hybrid nanocoolant in a vehicle cooling system. The results showed that different mixing ratios had a significant effect on heat transfer performance.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS IN HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kashif Ali, Sohail Ahmad, Kottakkaran Sooppy Nisar, Aftab Ahmed Faridi, Muhammad Ashraf
Summary: Hybrid nanoliquids exhibit improved physical strength, mechanical resistance, thermal conductivity, and chemical stability compared to individual nanoliquids. The study found that hybrid nanofluids have the potential to significantly increase shear stress levels, up to 57% in some cases. Caution must be exercised in using these fluids, particularly in applications where control over shear stress is necessary.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Farrukh Abbas, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Muhammad Shaban, Muhammad Mansoor Janjua, Tayyab Raza Shah, Mohammad Hossein Doranehgard, Majid Ahmadlouydarab, Farukh Farukh
Summary: The study investigated the use of a novel hybrid nanofluid to enhance heat transfer in an automotive radiator, showing an increase in heat transfer rate by up to 26.7% under specific conditions. However, excessive nanoparticle concentration resulted in performance deterioration.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2021)
Review
Thermodynamics
Harshit Pandey, Naveen Kumar Gupta
Summary: This review paper summarizes the studies on nanofluid-filled heat pipes in the last five years, focusing on the enhancement of thermal performance using mono and hybrid nanofluids. The analysis identifies the thermal transport mechanisms responsible for the changes in heat pipe performance and discusses the interrelationships. Additionally, various operating and design parameters that affect the thermal performance of the heat pipes are summarized.
THERMAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRESS
(2022)
Article
Mechanics
Rajakumari Rammoorthi, Dhivya Mohanavel
Summary: The primary aim of this study is to examine the effect of squeezing hybrid nanofluids copper and magnetite with water flow across a horizontal surface under the impact of magnetic and radiative effects. The equations pertaining to momentum and energy are solved through a numerical approach. The results show that increasing the magnetic effect and volume fraction of nanoparticles strengthens the flow effect, while increasing the squeezing and permeable velocity parameter impedes the flow.
Review
Thermodynamics
Javier P. Vallejo, Jose I. Prado, Luis Lugo
Summary: Research on nanofluids has mainly focused on traditional mono nanofluids and recently received attention on hybrid nanofluids, aiming to enhance performance through the study of mixed nanomaterials. Experimental studies on the heat transfer performance of these two types of nanofluids have not yet conclusively determined which is more promising for heat transfer applications.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Khursheed Muhammad, Bilal Ahmed, Mohamed Sharaf, Mohammad Afikuzzaman, Emad A. Az-Zo'bi
Summary: This study investigates the interactions between a hybrid nanofluid and a curved surface under stretching conditions. The findings show that Darcy-Forchheimer flow can increase flow rates and reduce skin friction, while the convective boundary condition promotes heat transfer and enhances the heat transfer rate.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Iskandar Waini, Anuar Ishak, Ioan Pop
Summary: The study investigates the impact of hybrid nanoparticles on flow and heat transfer over a stretching/shrinking disk. It reveals that dual solutions are possible for both shrinking and stretching cases, while a unique solution exists for the static surface. Moreover, the skin friction coefficient is optimal on the static surface, and heat transfer rate increases with the addition of hybrid nanoparticles.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wajdi Alghamdi, Abdelaziz Alsubie, Poom Kumam, Anwar Saeed, Taza Gul
Summary: The current study focuses on the laminar flow of copper and copper oxide hybrid nanoliquid in blood, studying the effects of MHD and heat source/sink on the flow pattern. The magnetic field plays a vital role in blood flow, with the study extending the existing literature by incorporating magnetic fields. Cu and CuO hybrid nanofluids are used for medication purposes, and the addition of a heat emission/absorption term helps maintain homogeneous temperature for blood flow. It is expected that this work will provide efficient outputs for medical purposes such as drug delivery.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Emmanuel O. Atofarati, Mohsen Sharifpur, Josua Meyer
Summary: This study investigates the impact of hybrid nanofluids and certain jet hydrodynamic effects on enhancing the cooling efficiency. The findings show that the hybrid nanofluids can achieve a higher heat transfer enhancement under different parameters.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mehrdad Zolfalizadeh, Saeed Zeinali Heris, Hadi Pourpasha, Mousa Mohammadpourfard, Josua P. P. Meyer
Summary: This study investigated the use of graphene nanoplate (GNP)/water nanofluids in a new shell-and-tube heat exchanger (STHE) and examined their impact on thermal efficiency, pressure drop, and heat transfer characteristics. The results showed that the addition of 0.06 wt.% GNP in the nanofluid improved the heat exchanger efficiency and heat transfer rate, but also increased pressure drops.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chong Tak Yaw, S. P. Koh, M. Sandhya, K. Kadirgama, Sieh Kiong Tiong, D. Ramasamy, K. Sudhakar, M. Samykano, F. Benedict, Chung Hong Tan
Summary: This study investigates a unique hybrid nanofluid composed of graphene nanoplatelets and cellulose nanocrystals. The findings suggest that using this hybrid nanofluid can improve the heat transfer efficiency of vehicle radiators and reduce their size and weight.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Solomon O. Giwa, Collins N. Nwaokocha, David O. Samuel
Summary: Sub-Sahara Africa, including Nigeria, faces serious issues with poor electricity supply. Generator sets, widely used in Nigeria, produce emissions harmful to the environment and human health. This study measured the concentrations of CO2, CO, and PM2.5 emitted from gasoline-powered household generators in Nigeria and found that the concentrations exceeded the recommended levels by the World Health Organization. The study recommends efficient generator use, fuel switching, stringent emission measures, and renewable energy as possible solutions.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Jawed Mustafa, Saeed Alqaed, Shahid Husain, Basharat Jamil, Mohsen Sharifpur, Goshtasp Cheraghian
Summary: This paper presents simulations of a cooling system for a battery pack consisting of lithium-ion plate batteries. The system includes six battery cells in two rows, placed in a channel with one inlet and two outlets. Transiently adjusting the cavity aspect ratio every 6000 s, the study calculates the PCM volume percentage surrounding each battery cell and the temperature of each cell for different values of the aspect ratio. FEM and COMSOL software were used for the simulations. The results show that the maximum temperature reduction occurs when the aspect ratio is changed, with a maximum reduction of 1.88 degrees C between AR2 and AR4 at 720 s. The effect of the aspect ratio on PCM volume fraction is maximal between 1260 and 3500 s.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Saeed Alqaed, Jawed Mustafa, Fahad Awjah Almehmadi, Mohsen Sharifpur
Summary: This paper examines the irreversibility of natural and forced convection heat transfer of a nanofluid in a two-dimensional closed compartment, focusing on the significance of entropy production. The study considers insulation of the side walls, with the top and bottom walls being cold and hot respectively. The effects of the tilt angle of the closed compartment, the magnetic field's intensity, the Bejan number, and the Richardson number on entropy generation are analyzed using numerical simulations. The results indicate that entropy production decreases with increasing tilt angle up to 60 degrees, but further increase in angle leads to an increment in entropy production. The Hartmann number enhancement intensifies entropy production for strong forced convection, while it reduces entropy production for weak forced convection. An increase in Richardson number decreases entropy production.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH BOUNDARY ELEMENTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Saeed Alqaed, Jawed Mustafa, Fahad Awjah Almehmadi, Mohsen Sharifpur
Summary: This article simulates the free and forced convection in a two-dimensional rectangular enclosure. The study investigates the impact of parameters such as Richardson number (Ri) and Hartmann number (Ha) on the average Nusselt number (NUA). Numerical simulations using the Lattice Boltzmann method (LBM) and FORTRAN software are conducted. The results show that the increase in Ha enhances Nu at Ri=0.1, while for other Ri values, increasing Ha reduces NUA. The maximum NUA is achieved at Ha=40 and Ri=0.1, reaching 6.89. The orientation of the enclosure also affects NUA, with horizontal enclosure having the highest Nu (3.10) and vertical enclosure having the lowest NUA.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH BOUNDARY ELEMENTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Saeed Alqaed, Jawed Mustafa, Fahad Awjah Almehmadi, Mohsen Sharifpur
Summary: This article investigates the convection heat transfer of Cu/water nanofluid in a cavity with five high-temperature obstacles. The impact of a magnetic field on heat transfer, thermal entropy generation, and Bejan number is evaluated. The results show that changing the angle of the magnetic field has little effect on the Nusselt number, while increasing the magnetic field strength reduces the thermal entropy generation and average Nusselt number.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS WITH BOUNDARY ELEMENTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Adeola Borode, Thato Tshephe, Peter Olubambi, Mohsen Sharifpur, Josua Meyer
Summary: The study investigated the influence of concentration and temperature on the electrical conductivity, viscosity, and thermal conductivity of GNP/Fe2O3 hybrid nanofluids. Results showed that nanofluids exhibited superior electrical conductivity, viscosity, and thermal conductivity compared to water. The electrical conductivity and thermal conductivity increased linearly with concentration at a constant temperature, while the viscosity of the nanofluid increased with the addition of hybrid nanoparticles and decreased with temperature. Additionally, increasing the addition of hybrid nanoparticles in the base fluid enhanced the thermal conductivity of the nanofluid, and the thermal conductivity ratio increased with the addition of nanoparticles. These findings highlight the potential of GNP/Fe2O3 hybrid nanofluids for improving heat transfer and energy efficiency in various industrial applications.
Article
Thermodynamics
A. Sivalingam, T. Balusamy, P. K. Nagarajan, Ioannis E. Sarris, S. Suseel Jai Krishnan, Mohsen Sharifpur
Summary: Reusing decomposed tree leaves can help biosynthesize nanoparticles for nanofluids, which is important for energy sustainability. Azadirachta indica (neem) can enhance fluid stability and thermal transport properties. Zinc oxide nanoparticles doped with neem were successfully synthesized using the sol-gel technique.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Meisam Pourahmadi-Nakhli, Bahareh Sasanpour, Mostafa Mahdavi, Mohsen Sharifpur
Summary: A nonlinear state-space approach is used to model the microelectromechanical system of electrostatic energy harvesters. Analytical models of in-plane overlap, in-plane gap closing, and their compound structures are used to analyze the energy harvesting performance from heartbeats-generated vibrations. Comprehensive models of 1D, 2D, and 3D electrostatic energy harvesters are developed in state-space equation forms to simulate the performance under heartbeat excitation. This 3D feature significantly increases the power generation potential compared to individual in-plane overlap or in-plane gap-closing electrostatic harvesters.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
U. Younas, Hajar F. Ismael, T. A. Sulaiman, Muhammad Amin S. Murad, Nehad Ali Shah, Mohsen Sharifpur
Summary: This article discusses the behavior of specific dispersive waves to a new (3+1)-dimensional Hirota bilinear equation (3D-HBE) and demonstrates a comprehensive explanation of nonlinear partial differential equations using the Hirota method. It also showcases the efficiency and adaptability of the employed algorithm.
RESULTS IN PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jeet Prakash Sharma, Ravinder Kumar, Mohammad H. Ahmadi, Azfarizal Mukhtar, Ahmad Shah Hizam Md Yasir, Mohsen Sharifpur, Bulbul Ongar, Anara Yegzekova
Summary: A ceria-based solar-driven thermochemical cycle is used for H2O/CO2 splitting to produce hydrogen or syngas. The thermal optimization of the solar thermochemical reactor (STCR) improves the efficiency of solar-to-fuel conversion. This research presents two conceptual designs and thermal modeling of RPC-ceria-based STCR cavities to achieve the optimal operating conditions for the CeO2 reduction step.
Article
Mathematics
Mohamed Boujelbene, Amira M. Hussin, Seyed Abdollah Mansouri Mehryan, Mohsen Sharifpur
Summary: Utilizing latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) units can be a potential solution for the energy supply-demand gap. However, the low thermal conductivity of phase change materials (PCMs) hampers the widespread adoption of LHTES units. This research investigates the impact of different copper fin configurations on the thermal performance of a semi-cylindrical LHTES unit and explores the use of nano-enhanced phase change materials (NePCMs).
Article
Thermodynamics
Emmanuel O. Atofarati, Mohsen Sharifpur, Josua Meyer
Summary: This study investigates the impact of hybrid nanofluids and certain jet hydrodynamic effects on enhancing the cooling efficiency. The findings show that the hybrid nanofluids can achieve a higher heat transfer enhancement under different parameters.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kayode Adesina Adegoke, Solomon Olanrewaju Giwa, Oyeladun Rhoda Adegoke, Nobanathi Wendy Maxakato
Summary: The primary approach in transitional and transformative analysis on electrocatalysts for CO2RR research in the past years to the present and future is explained using systematic mapping/analysis. The study used data from the Scopus database and analyzed the co-authorship, co-citation, and co-occurrence of author keywords. China emerged as the leading country in this field with the highest number of publications, and Energy ranked as the top subject category. The importance of international cooperation, highly efficient electrocatalysts, and the reduction of CO2 emissions were emphasized.
SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jawed Mustafa, Saeed Alqaed, Fahad Awjah Almehmadi, Shahid Husain, Basharat Jamil, Mohsen Sharifpur
Summary: The paper analyzes the use of a solar wall with obstacles of different shapes. The results show that the use of semicircular obstacles increases the wall temperature and PCM freezing time compared to rectangular obstacles.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, Naman Jain, Tapasvi Bhatt, Humaira Yasmin, Mohsen Sharifpur
Summary: This study investigates the impact of magnetic fields on heat transfer in a hybrid nanofluid. The results show that the application of a magnetic field significantly enhances heat transfer performance, with higher field strengths leading to higher friction factors. The study also demonstrates that higher magnetic field strengths mitigate the decline in heat transfer enhancement effects.
RESULTS IN ENGINEERING
(2023)
