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Researchers developed stable, high thermal conductivity nanofluids using hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanosheets in transformer oil. These advanced dielectric oils maintain electrical insulation while improving heat transfer for demanding thermal management applications.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Fluid Dynamics

Background:

  • Increasing thermal loads necessitate advanced operational fluids with high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation.
  • Existing dielectric oils often struggle with filler dispersion, stability, and maintaining electrical properties when enhanced for thermal performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize stable, Newtonian nanofluids with high thermal conductivity using hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) nanosheets.
  • To ensure the synthesized nanofluids maintain or improve electrical insulating properties.

Main Methods:

  • Liquid exfoliation of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) into two-dimensional nanosheets using isopropyl alcohol.
  • Redispersion of hBN nanosheets in mineral oil (standard transformer oil) to form stable nanosuspensions.

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  • Characterization of thermal conductivity, electrical resistivity, dissipation factor, and pour point.

    • Main Results:

    • Stable nanosuspensions of hBN in mineral oil with high shelf life were successfully synthesized.
    • Enhanced thermal conductivity was achieved with a low filler weight fraction (0.01 wt %).
    • Electrical resistivity was maintained, even exceeding that of the base oil, alongside a low dissipation factor.

    Conclusions:

    • Stable, high thermal conductivity Newtonian nanofluids can be created using exfoliated hBN nanosheets in transformer oil.
    • The synthesized nano-oil offers excellent thermal and electrical properties, suitable for advanced thermal management.
    • The material's stability and properties suggest significant potential for applications in transformers and other high-load systems.