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ReviewNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Beyond Thermal Conductivity: A Review of Nanofluids for Enhanced Energy Storage and Heat Transfer.

Ali Mirahmad, Ravi Shankar Kumar, Breogán Pato Doldán, Cristina Prieto Rios, Javier Díez-Sierra

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Review in Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Ali MirahmadIberian Center for Research in Energy Storage, Thermal Energy Storage Department, CIIAE, Avda. de las Letras, s/n, Campus University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain.ORCID 0009-0006-0616-0373
Ravi Shankar KumarIberian Center for Research in Energy Storage, Thermal Energy Storage Department, CIIAE, Avda. de las Letras, s/n, Campus University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-9519-6565
Breogán Pato DoldánIberian Center for Research in Energy Storage, Thermal Energy Storage Department, CIIAE, Avda. de las Letras, s/n, Campus University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-2302-8623
Cristina Prieto RiosDepartment of Energy Engineering, University of Seville, Camino de los Descubrimientos, s/n, 41092 Seville, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-9300-6967
Javier Díez-SierraIberian Center for Research in Energy Storage, Thermal Energy Storage Department, CIIAE, Avda. de las Letras, s/n, Campus University of Extremadura, 10003 Cáceres, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-6663-7181

Funding

MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 PID2023-150379OB-C21
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The development of nanofluids (NFs) has significantly advanced the thermal performance of heat transfer fluids (HTFs) in heating and cooling applications. This review examines the synergistic effects of different nanoparticles (NPs)-including metallic, metallic oxide, and carbonaceous types-on the thermal conductivity (TC) and specific heat capacity (SHC) of base fluids like molecular, molten salts and ionic liquids. While adding NPs typically enhances TC and heat transfer, it can reduce SHC, posing challenges for energy storage and sustainable thermal management. Key factors such as NP composition, shape, size, concentration, and base fluid selection are analyzed to understand the mechanisms driving these improvements. The review also emphasizes the importance of interfacial interactions and proper NP dispersion for fluid stability. Strategies like optimizing NP formulations and utilizing solid-solid phase transitions are proposed to enhance both TC and SHC without significantly increasing viscosity, a common drawback in NFs. By balancing these properties, NFs hold great potential for renewable energy systems, particularly in improving energy storage efficiency. The review also outlines future research directions to overcome current challenges and expand the application of NFs in sustainable energy solutions, contributing to reduced carbon emissions.

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heat transfer fluidnanofluidnanoparticlespecific heat capacitythermal conductivitythermal energy storagethermal management

Identifiers

PMID39997865
PMCPMC11858798

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