Mathematical study on Brinkman type carbon nanofluid flow in channel with bioconvection effect for water treatment

Ahmad Qushairi Mohamad1, Wan Nura'in Nabilah Noranuar2, Mohamad Riduan Hashim3

  • 1Department of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. ahmadqushairi@utm.my.

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|August 12, 2026
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