Significance of nanoparticles aggregation on the dynamics of rotating nanofluid subject to gyrotactic microorganisms, and Lorentz force

Sci Rep. 2022 Sep 28;12(1):16258. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-20485-0.

Abstract

The significance of nanoparticle aggregation, Lorentz and Coriolis forces on the dynamics of spinning silver nanofluid flow past a continuously stretched surface is prime significance in modern technology, material sciences, electronics, and heat exchangers. To improve nanoparticles stability, the gyrotactic microorganisms is consider to maintain the stability and avoid possible sedimentation. The goal of this report is to propose a model of nanoparticles aggregation characteristics, which is responsible to effectively state the nanofluid viscosity and thermal conductivity. The implementation of the similarity transforQ1m to a mathematical model relying on normal conservation principles yields a related set of partial differential equations. A well-known computational scheme the FEM is employed to resolve the partial equations implemented in MATLAB. It is seen that when the effect of nanoparticles aggregation is considered, the temperature distribution is enhanced because of aggregation, but the magnitude of velocities is lower. Thus, showing the significance impact of aggregates as well as demonstrating themselves as helpful theoretical tool in future bioengineering and industrial applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Hydrodynamics*
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Nanoparticles*
  • Silver
  • Thermal Conductivity

Substances

  • Silver