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Dr. Liaqat Ali
Email: liaqat@xatu.edu.cn
Affiliation: School of Science, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, China
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Research Interests: computational mathematics, fluid dynamics, Newtonian/non-Newtonian fluids, mono/hybrid nanofluids, heat and mass transfer, computational numerical methods like FEM, RK, Bv4c, etc, sensitivity analysis
Dr. Sohaib Abdal
Email: sohaibabdal8@gmail.com
Affiliation: School of Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University, Seoul, 04763, Korea, Republic of
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Research Interests: applied mathematics, fluid dynamics, mono/hybrid nanofluids, convection, MHD, heat and mass transfer, computational numerical methods like RK, Bv4c
Summary
Nanofluids have emerged as a strategic area of research due to their potential for optimizing heat transfer and enhancing the efficiency of thermal systems. Among the numerous characteristics of nanofluids, their thermophysical properties—such as thermal conductivity, rheology, specific heat, density, and surface tension—are of particular importance. Understanding these properties is crucial for the development of energy-efficient systems, cooling technologies in nuclear reactors, and other engineering applications where effective heat transfer is essential.
Recent advances in science and technology have spurred significant research into the mechanisms of heat and mass transfer in nanofluids. The increasing demand for high-performance heat transfer fluids has driven studies aimed at exploring the thermal advantages of nanofluids over conventional fluids. Their enhanced heat transfer capability is largely attributed to the suspension of nanoparticles, whose performance depends on preparation methods, stability, particle shape and size, volume fraction, and temperature. These parameters collectively influence the efficiency of energy exchange in diverse heat transfer systems, from industrial applications to advanced mechanical and physical systems.
This special issue brings together a collection of papers reflecting the latest advances in the study of nanofluids, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer. Contributions focus on computational and experimental approaches, nonlinear modeling, and the physics underlying fluid flow and thermal phenomena. Highlighted research topics include, but are not limited to, the thermal conductivity of nanoparticles, nanofluid viscosity, mathematical modeling of fluid dynamic problems, numerical methods, and frameworks for standardizing future applications. The aim is to provide a platform for innovative methods, novel results, and comprehensive frameworks that collectively advance the field of nanofluid research.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
· Magnetohydrodynamics and nanofluid flow.
· Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) of nanofluid systems.
· Rheological properties and behavior of nanofluids.
· Mechanisms of heat and mass transfer in nanofluids.
· Characteristics and modeling of hybrid nanofluid flows through various geometries.
· Design and analysis of thermal systems utilizing hybrid nanofluids.
· Thermal convection phenomena and engineering applications.
· Applications in physics and related scientific fields.
· Advances in nanotechnology relevant to thermal management.
· Energy storage systems, including battery applications.
This special issue welcomes contributions that push the boundaries of understanding in nanofluid science, offering insights that are both theoretically significant and practically applicable. By integrating new methodologies, experimental results, and computational innovations, this collection aims to foster the next generation of research in thermal management, fluid dynamics, and energy-efficient technologies.
Keywords
nanofluids, Newtonian/non-Newtonian fluids, thermal convection, hybrid nanofluids, nanoparticles, magnetohydrodynamics, aggregation, porous medium
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