An updated review of nanofluids in various heat transfer devices

The field of nanofluids has received interesting attention since the concept of dispersing nanoscaled particles into a fluid was first introduced in the later part of the twentieth century. This is evident from the increased number of studies related to nanofluids published annually. The increasing...

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Published in:Journal of thermal analysis and calorimetry 2021-09, Vol.145 (6), p.2817-2872
Main Authors: Okonkwo, Eric C., Wole-Osho, Ifeoluwa, Almanassra, Ismail W., Abdullatif, Yasser M., Al-Ansari, Tareq
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alternative energy sources
Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Commercialization
Energy harvesting
Equipment and supplies
Heat exchangers
Heat transfer
Heating
Inorganic Chemistry
Measurement Science and Instrumentation
Nanofluids
Physical Chemistry
Polymer Sciences
Radiators
Solar collectors
Solar energy
Storage systems
Thermal storage
Thermophysical properties
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Summary:The field of nanofluids has received interesting attention since the concept of dispersing nanoscaled particles into a fluid was first introduced in the later part of the twentieth century. This is evident from the increased number of studies related to nanofluids published annually. The increasing attention on nanofluids is primarily due to their enhanced thermophysical properties and their ability to be incorporated into a wide range of thermal applications ranging from enhancing the effectiveness of heat exchangers used in industries to solar energy harvesting for renewable energy production. Owing to the increasing number of studies relating to nanofluids, there is a need for a holistic review of the progress and steps taken in 2019 concerning their application in heat transfer devices. This review takes a retrospective look at the year 2019 by reviewing the progress made in the area of nanofluids preparation and the applications of nanofluids in various heat transfer devices such as solar collectors, heat exchangers, refrigeration systems, radiators, thermal storage systems and electronic cooling. This review aims to update readers on recent progress while also highlighting the challenges and future of nanofluids as the next-generation heat transfer fluids. Finally, a conclusion on the merits and demerits of nanofluids is presented along with recommendations for future studies that would mobilise the rapid commercialisation of nanofluids.
ISSN:1388-6150
1588-2926
DOI:10.1007/s10973-020-09760-2