Olga Ivanova, Christopher Williams and Thomas Campbell
This paper aims to provide a review of available published literature in which nanostructures are incorporated into AM printing media as an attempt to improve the properties of…
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This paper aims to provide a review of available published literature in which nanostructures are incorporated into AM printing media as an attempt to improve the properties of the final printed part. The purpose of this article is to summarize the research done to date, to highlight successes in the field, and to identify opportunities that the union of AM and nanotechnology could bring to science and technology.
Design/methodology/approach
Research in which metal, ceramic, and carbon nanomaterials have been incorporated into AM technologies such as stereolithography, laser sintering, fused filament fabrication, and three‐dimensional printing is presented. The results of the addition of nanomaterials into these AM processes are reviewed.
Findings
The addition of nanostructured materials into the printing media for additive manufacturing affects significantly the properties of the final parts. Challenges in the application of nanomaterials to additive manufacturing are nevertheless numerous.
Research limitations/implications
Each of the AM methods described in this review has its own inherent limitations when nanoparticles are applied with the respective printing media. Overcoming these design boundaries may require the development of new instrumentation for successful AM with nanomaterials.
Originality/value
This review shows that there are many opportunities in the marriage of AM and nanotechnology. Promising results have been published in the application of nanomaterials and AM, yet significant work remains to fully harness their inherent potential. This paper serves the purpose to researchers to explore new nanomaterials‐based composites for additive manufacturing.
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Muhammad Yasir, Muhammad Naveed Khan, Mostafa A.H. Abdelmohimen and N. Ameer Ahammad
The heat transport phenomenon in which energy transfers due to temperature differences is an important topic of interest for scientists in recent times. It is because of its wide…
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The heat transport phenomenon in which energy transfers due to temperature differences is an important topic of interest for scientists in recent times. It is because of its wide range of applications in numerous domains such as electronics, heat dispersion, thermoregulation, cooling mechanism, the managing temperature in automotive mobile engines, climate engineering, magnetoresistance devices, etc. On account of such considerations, the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) entropy rate for nanomaterial (CoFe2O4/C2H6O2) and hybrid nanomaterial (CoFe2O4+MoS4/C2H6O2) is analyzed. The Darcy–Forchheimer relation is utilized to describe the impact of a porous medium on a stretched sheet. Two nanoparticles molybdenum (MoS4) and cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) are combined to make hybrid nanomaterial (CoFe2O4+MoS4/C2H6O2). Heat flux corresponds to the Cattaneo–Christov model executed through heat transfer analysis. The influence of dissipation and heat absorption/generation on energy expression for nanomaterial (CoFe2O4+MoS4/C2H6O2) and hybrid nanomaterial (CoFe2O4+MoS4/C2H6O2) is described.
Design/methodology/approach
Nonlinear partial differential expressions have been exchanged into dimensionless ordinary differential expressions using relevant transformations. Newton’s built-in shooting method is employed to achieve the required results.
Findings
Concepts of fluid flow, energy transport and entropy optimization are discussed. Computational analysis of local skin friction and Nusselt number against sundry parameters for nanomaterial (CoFe2O4/C2H6O2) and hybrid nanomaterial (CoFe2O4+MoS4/C2H6O2) is engrossed. Larger magnetic field parameters decay fluid flow and entropy generation, while an opposite behavior is observed for temperature. Variation in magnetic field variables and volume fractions causes the resistive force to boost up. Intensification in entropy generation can be seen for higher porosity parameters, whereas a reverse trend follows for fluid flow. Heat and local Nusselt numbers rise with an increase in thermal relaxation time parameters.
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No such work is yet published in the literature.
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Khursheed Muhammad, Tasawar Hayat and Bashir Ahmad
This study aims to explore the combined impacts of velocity and thermal slips on hybrid nanomaterial (GO+Ag+kerosene oil) bounded between two parallel infinite walls (plates)…
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This study aims to explore the combined impacts of velocity and thermal slips on hybrid nanomaterial (GO+Ag+kerosene oil) bounded between two parallel infinite walls (plates). Both the walls are separated by a distance. The upper wall is subjected to squeezing with velocity, while the lower wall stretches with velocity. A uniform magnetic field acts normally to the flow. Moreover, heat transmission is analyzed in the presence of Joule heating. Heat transport characteristics are investigated by imposing the Cattaneo–Christov (C–C) heat flux model. The behavior of velocities, skin friction and temperature under sundry variables are examined graphically.
Design/methodology/approach
The obtained partial differential equations (PDEs) related to the considered problem are nondimensionalized by choosing appropriated variables. These nondimensional PDEs are then solved by the numerical technique, finite difference method (FDM). For implementation of this method, the obtained nondimensional PDEs are converted into finite difference equations (FDEs) using forward difference (FD) toolkits.
Findings
Velocity of the hybrid nanomaterial decreases with higher Hartman number and velocity slip parameter, while it increases with increase in Reynolds and squeezing numbers. Temperature of the hybrid nanomaterial increases for large Hartman number, Eckert number and squeezing parameter, while it is reduced by higher thermal slip parameter, thermal relaxation time parameter and nanoparticle volume fractions for graphene oxide (GO) and silver (Ag). Skin friction is controlled through higher Reynolds number, while it intensifies with nanoparticle volume fractions for GO and Ag.
Originality/value
Here, the authors have investigated 2D flow of hybrid nanomaterial bounded between two parallel walls. The lower and upper walls are subjected to stretching and squeezing, respectively. The authors guarantee that all outcomes and numerical technique (FDM) results are original, neither submitted nor published in any journal before.
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Tasawar Hayat, Khursheed Muhammad and Ahmed Alsaedi
The purpose of this study is to analyze hybrid nanofluid (MWCNTs+Ag+Kerosene oil) over a stretched cylinder. Flow analysis is carried out in presence of stagnation-point. Features…
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The purpose of this study is to analyze hybrid nanofluid (MWCNTs+Ag+Kerosene oil) over a stretched cylinder. Flow analysis is carried out in presence of stagnation-point. Features of heat transport are examined via melting conditions.
Design/methodology/approach
Governed expression (partial differential equations) for flow and heat transfer are transmitted into ordinary differential equations (ODEs) via applying adequate transformations. For solutions development shooting method (bvp4c) is used on these non-linear coupled ODEs.
Findings
Comparative observation among hybrid nanofluid (MWCNTs+Ag+Kerosene oil), basefluid (kerosene oil) and nanofluid (MWCNTs+Kerosene oil) are performed. Influences of physical parameters on heat transfer rate, velocity, skinfriction coefficient and temperature are visualized graphically. Higher values nanoparticle volume fractions, curvature parameter, melting parameter and velocity ratio parameter lead to intensification in the velocity profile. The temperature of the fluid reduces with higher values nanoparticle volume fractions, curvature parameter and melting parameter. The surface friction coefficient is minimized via a higher melting parameter and velocity ratio parameter. Heat transmission rate intensifies with velocity ratio parameter, nanoparticle volume friction and curvature parameter while it reduces gradually with larger melting parameter. During comparative study performance of hybrid nanomaterial (MWCNTs+Ag+Kerosene oil) is outstanding and is proceeded by nanomaterial (MWCNTs+ Kerosene oil) and basefluid (kerosene oil).
Originality/value
In the presented study authors have analyzed the flow of hybrid nanomaterial (MWCNTs+Ag+Kerosene oil) by a stretching cylinder. The further cylinder is subjected to stagnation point and melting condition. The authors believe that all the consequences of the presented study and numerical technique (bvp4c) are original and not published before.
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– This paper aims to provide a detailed review of gas sensor research which exploits the properties of nanomaterials and nanostructures.
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This paper aims to provide a detailed review of gas sensor research which exploits the properties of nanomaterials and nanostructures.
Design/methodology/approach
Following an introduction, this paper discusses developments in gas sensors based on carbon nanotubes, titanium dioxide nanotubes, graphene, nanocrystalline diamond and a range of metal oxide nanomaterials. It concludes with a discussion of this research and its commercial potential and a list of references to the research considered in the main text.
Findings
Gas sensors based on a multitude of nanomaterials are the subject of a global research effort which has generated an extensive literature. Prototype devices have been developed which respond to numerous important gases at concentrations which correspond well with industrial requirements. Other critical performance characteristics have been studied extensively and the results suggest commercial prospects for these technologies.
Originality/value
This paper provides details of the highly topical field of nanomaterial-based gas sensor research.
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– This paper aims to provide details of recently reported work on the use of nanomaterials in sensors for physical variables.
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This paper aims to provide details of recently reported work on the use of nanomaterials in sensors for physical variables.
Design/methodology/approach
Following a short introduction, this paper first discusses research involving the use of a range of nanomaterials for strain sensing. It then considers the applications of these materials to sensors for pressure, force, touch and allied variables. It concludes with a brief discussion and 33 references.
Findings
This paper shows that nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, metallic nanoparticles and nanowires are being studied extensively in the physical-sensing context. All manner of sensors have been developed, based on a diversity of principles and technologies, and many offer excellent performance and unique capabilities, making them particularly well-suited to emerging applications such as wearable sensing devices.
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This paper provides a detailed and timely review of the rapidly growing body of research into the use of nanomaterials for sensing physical quantities.
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Michael Trachtengerts, Adilbek Erkimbaev, Vladimir Zitserman and Georgii Kobzev
The purpose of this paper is to reveal main advantages of digital libraries in comparison with technology of common database for data-oriented fields of modern science. As an…
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The purpose of this paper is to reveal main advantages of digital libraries in comparison with technology of common database for data-oriented fields of modern science. As an example, the subject domain “nanomaterials and nanotechnologies” with new features due to evolution of concepts and objects is presented.
Design/methodology/approach
An analysis of the information system ABCD as a basis for science-oriented digital library was fulfilled. Also, a survey of peculiarities of data in fast developing fields of science was prepared.
Findings
The results of this paper showed that functional capacities of ABCD satisfy requirements for complex collections and archives of scientific documents. Based on the ABCD tools and this concept, the digital library for storage and systematization of data and documents on nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for the power engineering was constructed. The library combines opportunities of bibliographic, full text and factual information systems.
Originality/value
This paper gives the foundation for creation of a library that combines services of bibliographic, full text and factual (numerical) information systems. Some analyses of ABCD tools were made before elsewhere, but they did not point on data peculiarities of complexly organized domains: semi-structured data, multitude formats (text, image and tables), interconnection of content with external sources located on other servers or in the Web.
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Hybrid nanofluids are more effective in the enhancement of heat transfer than mono nanofluids. The mono nanofluid’s thermophysical properties are limited, so it is not enough to…
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Hybrid nanofluids are more effective in the enhancement of heat transfer than mono nanofluids. The mono nanofluid’s thermophysical properties are limited, so it is not enough to succeed in the required thermal performance. The Darcy–Forchheimer hybrid nanofluid flow based on Ag and TiO2 has been used for the applications of drug delivery. In photoelectrochemical (PEC) biosensing applications, the detection of targets has been greatly enhanced by the use of various TiO2 nanostructures. Biosensors, drug delivery systems and medical devices can benefit greatly from the combination of Ag and TiO2.
Design/methodology/approach
The Ag and TiO2 hybrid nanofluid flow in an inclined squeezing channel is considered for the applications of drug delivery. The channel walls are permeable and allow fluid in the form of suction and injection, while the flow medium inside the channel is also nonlinearly porous. A set of nonlinear differential equations is created from the main governing equations. The model problem is solved by using the artificial neural network (ANN), and the results are plotted and discussed. Recent and past results have been observed to have a strong correlation.
Findings
It can be concluded that the contracted and expanding parameter nature is the main factor in controlling hybrid nanofluid flow in the inclined squeezing flow. The values of the other parameters vary the profile’s growth. The central zone has the lowest absolute value of normal pressure drop for the pair of cases with positive or negative Reynolds. The lower heated wall becomes more efficient when the increase is used with a 5% volume fraction. The lower wall has an increasing percentage of 6.9% and 9.75% when using nanofluid and hybrid nanofluid, respectively.
Research limitations/implications
The authors believe that no one has ever investigated the Darci–Forchheimer flow in a squeezing inclined channel for medical applications. The physical properties of the Ag and TiO2 hybrid nanofluid make it suitable for use as a medication in the biomedical field. The ANN is also a novel approach to solving the current problem. This research is focused on stabilizing hybrid nanofluid flow in the squeezing and porous channels by optimizing normal pressure under the influence of embedded parameters. This main part of the research is not usually mentioned in the existing literature.
Practical implications
Hybrid nanofluids can effectively utilize the antimicrobial properties of TiO2 and Ag nanomaterials for drug delivery applications due to their unique properties. Ag and TiO2 nanomaterials have the ability to control temperature distribution during the flow in an inclined channel, which is crucial for uniform drug delivery. Controlling the release rate of drugs and maintaining the flow stability is largely dependent upon the increase in temperature. The Ag and TiO2 nanoparticles are effective in localized hyperthermia treatments, and this procedure necessitates a temperature higher than the body’s temperature. Therefore, increasing the temperature profile is essential for drug delivery.
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Hybrid nanofluids can effectively utilize the antimicrobial properties of TiO2 and Ag nanomaterials for drug delivery applications due to their unique properties. Ag and TiO2 nanomaterials have the ability to control temperature distribution during the flow in an inclined channel, which is crucial for uniform drug delivery. Controlling the release rate of drugs and maintaining the flow stability is largely dependent upon the increase in temperature. The Ag and TiO2 nanoparticles are effective in localized hyperthermia treatments, and this procedure necessitates a temperature higher than the body’s temperature. Therefore, increasing the temperature profile is essential for drug delivery.
Originality/value
The authors believe that no one has ever investigated the Darci–Forchheimer flow in a squeezing channel for medical applications. Moreover, the walls of the channel and the flow medium are both porous. The physical properties of the Ag and TiO2 hybrid nanofluid make it suitable for use as a medication in the biomedical field. The idea of a hybrid nanofluid flow in a squeeze channel using blood-based Ag and TiO2 is also new and important for drug delivery applications. The ANN is also a novel approach to solving the current problem.
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Xinran Yang, Junhui Du, Hongshuo Chen, Chuanjin Cui, Haibin Liu and Xuechao Zhang
Field-effect transistor (FET) has excellent electronic properties and inherent signal amplification, and with the development of nanomaterials technology, FET biosensors with…
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Field-effect transistor (FET) has excellent electronic properties and inherent signal amplification, and with the development of nanomaterials technology, FET biosensors with nanomaterials as channels play an important role in the field of heavy metal ion detection. This paper aims to review the research progress of silicon nanowire, graphene and carbon nanotube field-effect tube biosensors for heavy metal ion detection, so as to provide technical support and practical experience for the application and promotion of FET.
Design/methodology/approach
The article introduces the structure and principle of three kinds of FET with three kinds of nanomaterials, namely, silicon nanowires, graphene and carbon nanotubes, as the channels, and lists examples of the detection of common heavy metal ions by the three kinds of FET sensors in recent years. The article focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of the three sensors, puts forward measures to improve the performance of the FET and looks forward to its future development direction.
Findings
Compared with conventional instrumental analytical methods, FETs prepared using nanomaterials as channels have the advantages of fast response speed, high sensitivity and good selectivity, among which the diversified processing methods of graphene, the multi-heavy metal ions detection of silicon nanowires and the very low detection limit and wider detection range of carbon nanotubes have made them one of the most promising detection tools in the field of heavy metal ions detection. Of course, through in-depth analysis, this type of sensor has certain limitations, such as high cost and strict process requirements, which are yet to be solved.
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This paper elaborates on the detection principle and classification of field-effect tube, investigates and researches the application status of three kinds of FET biosensors in the detection of common heavy metal ions. By comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each of the three sensors in practical applications, the paper focuses on the feasibility of improvement measures, looks forward to the development trend in the field of heavy metal detection and ultimately promotes the application of field-effect tube development technology to continue to progress, so that its performance continues to improve and the application field is constantly expanding.