Nanofluids: Physical phenomena, applications in thermal systems and the environment effects-a critical review

AH Pordanjani, S Aghakhani, M Afrand… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper presents a review of literature on the effects of using nanofluids (NFs) in energy
systems. First, different types of NFs, including the combination of metal and non-metal …

Application of nanofluid in solar energy harvesting devices: A comprehensive review

AK Hamzat, MI Omisanya, AZ Sahin… - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The increase in energy demand due to population explosion and the recent global
pandemic stressed the need to maximize solar energy harvesting. Nanofluids are used to …

Environmental and energy assessment of photovoltaic-thermal system combined with a reflector supported by nanofluid filter and a sustainable thermoelectric …

M Sheikholeslami, Z Khalili, P Scardi… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study focuses on new design of a photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) unit through the utilization
of a cylindrical reflector. The integration of a thermoelectric generator layer fabricated from …

An updated review of nanofluids in various heat transfer devices

EC Okonkwo, I Wole-Osho, IW Almanassra… - Journal of Thermal …, 2021 - Springer
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 …

Application of nanofluids in thermal performance enhancement of parabolic trough solar collector: state-of-the-art

H Olia, M Torabi, M Bahiraei, MH Ahmadi, M Goodarzi… - Applied Sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
The present review paper aims to document the latest developments on the applications of
nanofluids as working fluid in parabolic trough collectors (PTCs). The influence of many …

Thermal conductivity enhancement of metal oxide nanofluids: a critical review

H Yasmin, SO Giwa, S Noor, M Sharifpur - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Advancements in technology related to energy systems, such as heat exchangers,
electronics, and batteries, are associated with the generation of high heat fluxes which …

A review on the biological and bioactive components of Cyperus esculentus L.: insight on food, health and nutrition

GI Edo, PO Samuel, SC Nwachukwu… - Journal of the …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) is a small, tuberous root vegetable that has gained
increasing attention in recent years due to its potential health benefits. This review article …

A review of recent advances in green nanofluids and their application in thermal systems

LH Kumar, SN Kazi, HH Masjuki, MNM Zubir - Chemical Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
An increase in energy demand is leading to the continuous rise in global temperature above
pre-industrial levels with the discharges of toxic gases and radiations leading to severe …

An experimental investigation into the effect of particle mixture ratio on specific heat capacity and dynamic viscosity of Al2O3-ZnO hybrid nanofluids

I Wole-Osho, EC Okonkwo, D Kavaz, S Abbasoglu - Powder Technology, 2020 - Elsevier
Hybrid nanofluids are gaining a wide range of applications due to their reported
improvement in heat transfer properties. This study presents an experimental investigation …