Noble metal nanoparticles due to their unique optical properties arising from their
interactions with an incident light have been intensively employed in a broad range of …

Recent advances in the customization of nanofluids to obtain specific thermophysical
properties have led to an increase in the need for a better understanding of the various …

Researches on the nanofluids have been increased very rapidly over the past decade. In
spite of some inconsistency in the reported results and insufficient understanding of the …

To enhance the assimilation of light in the solar thermal area, we need to focus beyond the
thermo-physical properties of the nanoparticles, ie, optical properties of the nanoparticles …

The utilization of seawater for drinking purposes is limited by the high specific energy
consumption (SEC)(kW-h/m 3) of present desalination technologies; both thermal and …

The nanofluid, composed of kerosene and tantalum and nickel nanoparticles, is propagating
through a porous, elastic surface. The kerosene base fluid is incompressible and electrically …

Growing water demands have led to rapidly increasing desalination installation capacity
worldwide. In an attempt to lower carbon footprint resulting from high-energy consuming …

The objective of compiling this study is to seek the attention of young scholars and experts
working in the field of heat transfer by discussing the applications and challenges of hybrid …

Nanofluids have found crucial presence in heat transfer applications with their promising
characteristics that can be controlled as per requirements. Nanofluids possess unique …

This paper summarizes the important results regarding the improvement in the
thermophysical properties of nanofluids. The influence of important parameters like particle's …