Nanofluids: Advanced Synthesis Methods, Innovative Applications, and Future Directions

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Year : 2025 | Volume :15 | Issue : 01 | Page : –
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Pinki kumari,

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Mahendra prajapati,

  1. M Tech Scholar, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Millennium Institute of Technology and Science, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Millennium Institute of Technology and Science, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Nanofluids, a novel mixture of nanoparticles and base fluids, is an innovative blend that has appeared as a transformative advancement in heat transfer and thermal management technologies. This study is going to discuss advanced synthesis methods, properties, and extensive applications of nanofluids in various fields, such as biomedical engineering, electronics cooling, solar energy, and machining. Optimization techniques such as nanoparticle selection, concentration control, and computational fluid dynamics modelling are also highlighted to enhance the stability and thermal efficiency of nanofluids. The study further presents comparative analyses and case studies, which point out significant improvements in thermal performance and energy efficiency through nanofluids. The findings suggest the critical role of nanofluids in providing solutions to global challenges such as sustainable energy solutions, efficient water desalination, and advanced medical diagnostics. Heat transfer is fundamentally about moving energy in the form of heat from one system to another. The discipline looks at the amount of energy that is stored or transferred in the form of heat and at the different ways that the energy is moved through the systems.

Keywords: Nanofluids, heat transfer, thermal conductivity, optimization, advanced applications, biomedical engineering.

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Regular Issue Open Access Review Article
Volume 15
Issue 01
Received 20/12/2024
Accepted 02/01/2025
Published 10/01/2025
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