Computational Energy Optimization Processes during Nanofluid Flows with Emphasis on Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The study of nanofluid flows is essential for improving the efficiency and management of fluid flows on a rotating surface, polymer processing, chemical fluids, and food processing. Numerical computation within the scope of applied mathematics has been proven to be a reliable tool for achieving efficiency and management, as mentioned above. Nanofluid flow has a prominent potential role in several applications when it moves through a rotating plate in motion or through numerous regimes. The many functions of nanoparticles in producing crack-resistant paints, scratch-resistant eyewear, ceramic coatings for solar cells, stain-repellent textiles, anti-graffiti coatings for walls, and self-cleaning windows have recently drawn attention to the utility of nanofluids. Nanomaterials with organic, inorganic, composite, or carbon bases are now being considered due to developments in nanoscience, mechanical engineering, mechanics of materials, chemistry, materials science, and bioengineering.

Water splitting, photocatalysis, electronics, and nanophotonics benefit from the use of semiconductor nanoparticles like cadmium telluride, gallium nitride, zinc oxide, and zinc sulfide. The addition of nanoparticles of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide during manufacturing makes sunscreens more effective. As a result, blocking UV light is now simple to do. Silica nanoparticles can be used to create fabrics that can resist liquids, producing tiny beads that resemble liquids on waterproof garments. Moreover, upholstery for furniture might be achieved by covering the foam with carbon nanofibers to reduce flammability. Nanoparticle properties are helpful in many biological applications, including heating (hyperthermia)-based tumor elimination, protein detection, medication and gene delivery, separation, and the purification of biological molecules.

One of the instruments required to improve efficiency in these processes is the regulation of local skin friction coefficients as well as heat and mass transport. In addition, understanding the dynamics of the various nanofluids may be expanded through all the previously described applications. Thus, high-quality contributions on the dynamics of various nanofluids (i.e., single, hybrid, or ternary) and applications are sought for this particular Special Issue collection. The development of nanotechnology is strongly influenced by our growing understanding of diverse nanofluid dynamics, with an emphasis on applications. Therefore, we aim to establish a rapid editorial review process that will produce new, significant papers focusing on nanofluid flow applications. This study series aims to close the gap between academic research and practical implementations of the findings, and to offer information on current trends in the field.

Prof. Dr. Qasem Al-Mdallal
Dr. Isaac Lare Animasaun
Guest Editors

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