Fundamentals and Applications of Nanofluids

Davood Toghraie is a professor at the Islamic Azad University, Iran. He is an expert in the field of nanofluids with over 20 years of research experience. His work has contributed to the understanding of fluid mechanics, particularly in relation to nanofluids, CFD simulation, and numerical modeling. Professor Toghraie has made contributions to thermal engineering and the study of heat exchangers, exploring the dynamics of turbulence and thermal properties at the nanoscale. His expertise also includes the mechanical properties of materials, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical insights into modeling and simulation. Navid Nasajpour-Esfahani is a Ph.D. candidate distinguished by his extensive expertise in nanotechnology, materials science, and fluid mechanics. His research spans a broad spectrum of critical topics, such as the modeling and simulation of heat transfer processes, exploration of the mechanical properties of nanomaterials, and the advancement of sophisticated numerical methods to simulate complex fluid dynamics. His current focus is on assessing residual stress in additive manufacturing, aiming to enhance the quality and performance of 3D printed materials.

• 1. Introduction to Nanofluids: Definition and Historical Background2. Thermophysical Properties of Nanofluids3. Rheology of Nanofluids: Viscosity and Flow Behaviour4. Optical Properties of Nanofluids and Their Applications5. Synthesis and Characterization of Nanofluids6. Nanoparticle-Fluid Interactions: Mechanisms and Models7. Stability of Nanofluids: Challenges and Solutions8. Nanofluids in Energy Systems: Solar, Thermal, and Nuclear9. Magnetic Nanofluids: Principles and Applications10. Nanofluids in Biomedical Applications: Drug Delivery and Imaging11. Nanofluids in Industrial Cooling Systems12. Nanofluids in Microelectronics Cooling13. Nanofluids in Lubrication and Tribology14. Nanofluids in Chemical Processing and Catalysis15. Nanofluids in Aerospace and Automotive Applications16. Nanofluids in Water Treatment and Desalination17. Nanofluids in Heat Exchangers: Design and Optimization18. Environmental Impact and Safety of Nanofluids19. Computational Modelling of Nanofluid Behaviour20. Hybrid Nanofluids: Combining Nanoparticles for Enhanced Properties21. Experimental Techniques for Nanofluid Analysis22. Future Trends and Challenges in Nanofluid Research