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  • Fluid mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Classical continuum theories fail for nanoconfined fluids (NCFs) due to nanoscale effects.
  • The continuous medium hypothesis is invalid when space dimensions approach molecular scales.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize nanoscale effects on NCF thermodynamics, mass and energy transport, and flow dynamics.
  • To highlight representative works and applications of NCFs.
  • To identify the need for a new theoretical framework for NCFs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and research on nanoconfined fluids.
  • Analysis of nanoscale effects on fluid properties and transport phenomena.
  • Identification of key applications in various scientific and engineering fields.

Main Results:

  • NCFs display distinct surface, small-size, and quantum effects.
  • Classical theories are inadequate for describing mass and energy transport in NCFs.
  • NCFs have significant applications in membrane separation, energy, and biological engineering.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive theoretical framework is currently lacking for NCFs.
  • Future theoretical descriptions should integrate classical continuum theories with nanoscale effects.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand and utilize NCFs.