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Mohd Imran1, Anis Ahmad Chaudhary2, Shahzad Ahmed3
1Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Jazan University, P.O. Box 706, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 26, 2022
Summary
Iron oxide nanoparticle (ION)-based ferro-nanofluids (FNs) offer advanced magneto-rheological properties for diverse engineering fields. This review summarizes their key applications in chemical, electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering, highlighting emerging trends and future challenges.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Engineering
Background:
- Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs) form ferro-nanofluids (FNs) with notable magneto-rheological properties.
- FNs are increasingly utilized across various technological domains.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of advanced technological applications of ION-based FNs.
- To critically summarize current advancements in different engineering fields.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of ION-based ferro-nanofluid research.
- Categorization of applications by engineering discipline.
Main Results:
- Chemical Engineering: Focus on mass transfer processes.
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering: Applications in sensors, MEMS, actuators, and cooling.
- Environmental Engineering: Use in water and air purification.
- Mechanical Engineering: Applications in dampers and sealings.
Conclusions:
- ION-based FNs demonstrate significant potential across multiple engineering disciplines.
- The review highlights technological advancements, emerging trends, challenges, and future research directions.
Keywords:
MEMSair and water purificationscoolantsdampers and sealingsenvironmental remediationferro-nanofluids (FNs)iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs)magneto-rheologymass transfersensors and actuators
