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  • Nanoscale science and engineering
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Heat and mass transfer

Background:

  • Nanoparticles in confined flows are crucial for nanoscale heat and mass transfer applications.
  • Coupling between thermal effects and fluid forces complicates nanoparticle transport modeling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review literature on nanoparticle transport in confined flows, focusing on Brownian motion and hydrodynamic interactions.
  • To discuss computational and statistical mechanics techniques for modeling nanoparticle dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics and computational fluid dynamics techniques.
  • Analysis of temporal dynamics from colloidal to molecular scales.
  • Examination of fluid dynamic and energy transport aspects.

Main Results:

  • Limited progress in accurately modeling heat transport in nanofluids within confined geometries.
  • Contradictory and confusing information in existing literature on nanofluid transport properties.
  • Non-uniform quality of research reported on nanoparticle transport.

Conclusions:

  • Mechanisms of heat transport in confined nanofluids remain largely unexplained.
  • Simultaneous treatment of energy and momentum transport is essential for understanding nanoscale heat transfer.
  • Further research is needed to resolve inconsistencies and improve modeling accuracy.