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Pool Boiling of Nanofluids on Biphilic Surfaces: An Experimental and Numerical Study.

Eduardo Freitas¹, Pedro Pontes¹, Ricardo Cautela¹

¹IN+, Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisboa, Portugal.

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|January 12, 2021

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Customized biphilic surfaces significantly enhance pool-boiling heat transfer by controlling bubble dynamics. Nanofluids showed minor effects at low concentrations, with patterned surfaces being key for improved heat dissipation.

Keywords:

cooling infrared thermography nanofluids pool boiling

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Area of Science:

Surface science and nanotechnology
Heat transfer and thermodynamics

Background:

Enhancing pool-boiling heat transfer is crucial for thermal management in various applications.
Surface modification and nanofluids are explored as methods to improve heat transfer efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the combined effect of customized surface modification (biphilic patterns) and nanofluids on pool-boiling heat transfer.
To evaluate the influence of nanoparticle type and concentration on bubble dynamics and heat transfer performance.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of hydrophilic surfaces patterned with superhydrophobic regions.
Utilized various nanofluids (water with gold, silver, aluminum, alumina nanoparticles).
Synchronized high-speed imaging and thermography for qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Implementation of a numerical model to study single bubble nucleation and dynamics.

Main Results:

Biphilic patterns with optimized spacing between superhydrophobic regions demonstrated significant heat transfer enhancement.
Controlled bubble coalescence on biphilic surfaces promoted fluid convection and surface cooling.
Nanofluids showed a minor role in heat transfer enhancement at low concentrations (e.g., 0.1-1 wt%).
Numerical model results correlated well with experimental observations of bubble detachment and temperature fields.

Conclusions:

Customized biphilic surface patterns are highly effective in enhancing pool-boiling heat transfer.
The geometry of surface patterns plays a more critical role than nanofluid concentration at low concentrations.
Biphilic surfaces offer a promising strategy for advanced thermal management systems.