Recent Developments on the Thermal Properties, Stability and Applications of Nanofluids in Machining, Solar Energy and Biomedicine

In this review work, the recent progress made in the use of nanofluids (NFs) applied in three specific areas will be presented: machining, solar energy, and biomedical engineering. Within this context, the discussions will be guided by emphasizing the thermal and stability properties of these fluids...

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Published in:Applied sciences 2022, Vol.12 (3), p.1115
Main Authors: Nobrega, Glauco, de Souza, Reinaldo Rodrigues, Gonçalves, Inês M., Moita, Ana S., Ribeiro, João E., Lima, Rui A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical engineering
Brownian motion
Carbon
Copper
Drilling
Efficiency
Energy
Heat conductivity
Heat exchangers
Heat transfer
Influence
Lubricants & lubrication
Milling (machining)
Nanofluids
Nanoparticles
Operating temperature
Optimization
Quantum dots
Reynolds number
Solar energy
Stability
thermal conductivity
Thermal properties
Tool life
Turning (machining)
Vaccines
Viscosity
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Summary:In this review work, the recent progress made in the use of nanofluids (NFs) applied in three specific areas will be presented: machining, solar energy, and biomedical engineering. Within this context, the discussions will be guided by emphasizing the thermal and stability properties of these fluids. In machining, NFs play a prominent role in the processes of turning, milling, drilling, and grinding, being responsible for their optimization as well as improving the useful life of the tools and reducing costs. In the solar energy field, NFs have been used in the thermal management of the panels, controlling and homogenizing the operating temperature of these systems. In the biomedical area, the advantages of using NFs come from the treatment of cancer cells, the development of vaccines before the improvement of diagnostic imaging, and many others. In all lines of research mentioned in this study, the main parameters that have limited or encouraged the use of these fluids are also identified and debated. Finally, the discussions presented in this review will inspire and guide researchers in developing new techniques to improve the applications of NFs in several fields.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app12031115