Experimental study on properties of hybrid stable & surfactant-free nanofluids GNPs/CNCs (Graphene nanoplatelets/cellulose nanocrystal) in water/ethylene glycol mixture for heat transfer application

M., Sandhya and D., Ramasamy and K., Kadirgama and W. S. W., Harun and R., Saidur (2022) Experimental study on properties of hybrid stable & surfactant-free nanofluids GNPs/CNCs (Graphene nanoplatelets/cellulose nanocrystal) in water/ethylene glycol mixture for heat transfer application. Journal of Molecular Liquids, 348 (118019). pp. 1-10. ISSN 0167-7322. (Published)

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Abstract

The heat transfer capacity of any thermal cooling system depends on two factors, i.e., the selection of the coolant and the geometrical pattern of the approach. This article summarizes nanofluids' preparation ranging from 0.01 % to 0.2 % using Graphene nanoplatelets & CNC dispersed in a base fluid. The combination of water with ethylene glycol (EG) is a form of customary heat transmit liquids regularly utilized in numerous energy practices to maintain the water's decent cooling (or heating) capability; thus, 60:40 ratio of EG: W mixture used as the base fluid for thermo-physical properties enhancements. These nanofluids prepared are not used with surfactants as it results in generating bubbles and contaminating the heat transfer channels, influencing the overall performance. XRD & FESEM techniques were used to analyze the surface. The investigated nanofluids remained stable, with no substantial sedimentation for 30 days. The results of GNPs/CNC nanofluids at 0.1% volume concentration has proper stability showing excellent colloidal stability in the base fluid of EG: W at a ratio of 60:40. The present hybrid nanofluid has the ability to switch the traditional heat transfer fluids leading to efficient & compact thermal structures.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Graphene nanoplatelets (GNP's), Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), Hybrid nanofluid, Preparation, Stability
Subjects: T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
Faculty/Division: Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Centre of Excellence: Automotive Engineering Centre
Centre of Excellence: Automotive Engineering Centre

College of Engineering
Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology
Depositing User: Noorul Farina Arifin
Date Deposited: 04 Jul 2022 03:15
Last Modified: 04 Jul 2022 03:15
URI: http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/34565
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