Nanofluids for Thermal Applications : Synthesis, Stability, and Properties

Recent scientific developments have seen increased interest in the application of nanofluids due to their ability to increase thermal efficiency and improve heat dissipation. Some of the applications include storage of thermal energy, solar energy collection, electronic cooling, heat exchangers, phase-change (evaporation and boiling) applications and surface treatment. The preparation process involves suspension of nanoparticles within a liquid medium, providing improved thermal conductivity.

In this book, there are comprehensive guidelines concerning the fabrication process, colloidal stability, and thermal properties of nanofluids. It provides information concerning various synthesis approaches and synthesis techniques involved in the preparation of nanoparticles. Colloidal stability of nanofluids is crucial and plays a key role in the performance of thermal devices as it prolongs its lifetime. Therefore, this aspect of nanofluid research is extensively discussed with regard to dispersion, surface modification and testing of stability. It further explores on thermophysical properties of nanofluids including viscosity, density, and heat capacity and their effect on heat transfer performance. Moreover, case studies are included in the book to illustrate their applications in practical thermal engineering applications.

Key Features:

• Contributes to increasing our knowledge on nanofluids by covering basic principles, methods, handling cautions, safety.
• Provides insight into building, synthesizing, and optimizing nanofluid-based systems for real-world.
• Explores emerging trends in the investigation of hybrid nanofluids, bringing insights into the future direction of thermal management technology.
• Reviews methods to achieve long-term stability, thermoeconomic analysis for nanofluid integration, and the cumulative effect of change in different properties of nanofluids on heat transfer.

Dr. Nikhil S Mane is an assistant professor at ADYPU, Pune, with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from BITS Pilani, specializing in, nanofluids, thermal management and energy systems. His research spans nanofluid synthesis, characterization studies for thermal applications, and the exploration of advanced cooling techniques. His work focuses on heat transfer enhancement in heat pipes using nanofluids and the role of nano additives in Phase Change Materials for electric vehicle battery cooling applications. With a strong track record of publications in prestigious peer-reviewed journals and international conferences, he continues to contribute to cutting-edge developments in thermal engineering.

Dr. Zafar Said is a Distinguished Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at United Arab Emirates University, with research focused on renewable and solar energy systems, artificial intelligence in energy, and advanced thermal sciences, contributing to SDGs 7, 9, 11, and 13 (clean energy, innovation, sustainable cities, and climate action). He has published over 350+ peer-reviewed articles in top journals such as Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, Physics Reports, Advanced Energy Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Nano Energy, and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, alongside books, book chapters, conference papers, and patents (5 US, 2 Indian), with several works among the most highly cited. Dr. Said is ranked consistently among the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford/Elsevier in energy and has received numerous international awards, including the Khalifa Award for Education – Distinguished University Professor (2025), Best Academic Research at the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (2024), and multiple Research & Innovation Awards from the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. He is a sought-after plenary and keynote speaker at leading global conferences.

Dr. Mukherjee is an Associate Professor in Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gandhi Academy of Technology and Engineering, Orissa, India. He was a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Plasma Research, a research institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, India, and has a PhD in Thermal Engineering from KIIT Deemed to be University. His research expertise encompasses nanofluids, heat transfer enhancement, boiling phenomena, energy analysis, and microchannel cooling. He has authored 55 publications in prestigious journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings with an H-index of 14. Dr. Mukherjee is actively engaged in collaborative research focused on applying nanofluids in microchannel cooling, boiling heat transfer, droplet evaporation, and direct solar collectors.

Dr. Naser Ali is an Research Scientist at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) and Head of the Association of Scientific Researchers.His research spans nanofluids, nanocoatings, heat transfer, dispersion stability, thermophysical characterization, and surface technology. He has authored 66 publications in prestigious journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings with an H-index of 21. He holds 25 US granted patents and has received several distinguished awards, including the Jaber Al-Ahmad 2024 Prize for Young Researchers in the Scientific Subfields of Applied Sciences (Engineering Sciences) and the Kuwait Science Club Grand Award at the 2024 International Invention Fair in the Middle East (IIFME). He currently leads several funded research projects as Principal Investigator and is actively involved in various national and international collaborations.