Comprehensive study on nanofluid and ionanofluid for heat transfer enhancement: A review on current and future perspective

B Bakthavatchalam, K Habib, R Saidur, BB Saha… - Journal of Molecular …, 2020 - Elsevier
Researches on the improvement of heat transfer using nanofluids, ionanofluids, and
nanofluid assisted devices have gained significant attention worldwide since the previous …

A review on optical properties and application of nanofluids in direct absorption solar collectors (DASCs)

TB Gorji, AA Ranjbar - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2017 - Elsevier
As an abundant, cheap and pollution-free renewable energy resource, solar energy offers a
great alternative to conventional fossil resources and is expected to play an increasingly …

Aptamer-conjugated carbon-based nanomaterials for cancer and bacteria theranostics: A review

S Sargazi, ER Simge, A Mobashar, SS Gelen… - Chemico-biological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Aptamers are single-stranded oligonucleotides that link to various substrates with great
affinity and selectivity, including small molecules, peptides, proteins, cells, and tissues. For …

High temperature and long-term stability of carbon nanotube nanofluids for direct absorption solar thermal collectors

N Hordy, D Rabilloud, JL Meunier, S Coulombe - Solar Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
Stable dispersions (nanofluids) are produced using plasma functionalized multi-walled
carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). To our knowledge, this study presents a first quantitative …

Dispersion of carbon nanotubes in water and non-aqueous solvents

OV Kharissova, BI Kharisov, EG de Casas Ortiz - Rsc Advances, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
Contemporary methods for dispersion of carbon nanotubes in water and non-aqueous
media are discussed. Most attention is paid to ultrasonic and plasma techniques and other …

Surface functionalization of carbon nanotubes via plasma discharge: a review

H Hosseini, M Ghaffarzadeh - Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of carbon nanotubes in a wide range of academic and industrial fields has received
considerable attention due to their uniqueness in structures and properties. Despite these …

Technological challenges and progress in nanomaterials plasma surface modification–a review

CR Vandenabeele, S Lucas - Materials Science and Engineering: R …, 2020 - Elsevier
Nanoscale particulate materials draw great interest in an increasing number of applications,
such as electronics, energy storage, automotive, health or environment. In particular, the …

Harvesting solar thermal energy through nanofluid-based volumetric absorption systems

V Khullar, H Tyagi, N Hordy, TP Otanicar… - International Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Today's nanofabrication methods have enabled nanoparticles to be synthesized having
optical properties which are tailored to a variety of specific applications in the realms of …

Fog-harvesting inspired by the Stenocara beetle—An analysis of drop collection and removal from biomimetic samples with wetting contrast

B White, A Sarkar, AM Kietzig - Applied Surface Science, 2013 - Elsevier
This work examines the fog-harvesting ability of patterned and non-patterned samples in
spray chamber experiments. The samples were prepared from different materials and the …

Synthesis and characterization of 3D Ni nanoparticle/carbon nanotube cathodes for hydrogen evolution in alkaline electrolyte

MA McArthur, L Jorge, S Coulombe… - Journal of Power Sources, 2014 - Elsevier
Renewable alternative energy sources are required to decrease or eliminate the use of
environmentally unfriendly fossil fuels. Hydrogen produced by electrolysis has been …