Nano-enhanced biolubricant in sustainable manufacturing: from processability to mechanisms

Y Zhang, HN Li, C Li, C Huang, HM Ali, X Xu, C Mao… - Friction, 2022 - Springer
To eliminate the negative effect of traditional metal-working fluids and achieve sustainable
manufacturing, the usage of nano-enhanced biolubricant (NEBL) is widely researched in …

Nanotechnology-integrated phase change material and nanofluids for solar applications as a potential approach for clean energy strategies: Progress, challenges …

Z Said, MA Sohail, AK Pandey, P Sharma… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Integrating nanotechnology into phase change materials (PCMs) has emerged as a novel
approach to improving PCM thermal properties and performance in various thermal energy …

Analyzing melting process of paraffin through the heat storage with honeycomb configuration utilizing nanoparticles

M Sheikholeslami - Journal of Energy Storage, 2022 - Elsevier
To intensify the charging rate of thermal storage, new honeycomb configuration has been
utilized in this work. The various material were utilized for solid structure namely: Stainless …

Towards hybrid nanofluids: preparation, thermophysical properties, applications, and challenges

H Babar, HM Ali - Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2019 - Elsevier
The objective of compiling this study is to seek the attention of young scholars and experts
working in the field of heat transfer by discussing the applications and challenges of hybrid …

Applications of hybrid nanofluids in solar energy, practical limitations and challenges: a critical review

TR Shah, HM Ali - Solar energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Solar energy is the ultimate perceived solution of incessantly proliferating energy crisis.
Diverse range of solar energy conversion systems has been employed to convert solar …

Molecular dynamics study on the impact of the development of dendritic nanostructures on the specific heat capacity of molten salt nanofluids

FM Abir, D Shin - Journal of Energy Storage, 2023 - Elsevier
A dendritic nanostructure has been observed to form when one salt of the eutectic salt
mixture comes into contact with a SiO 2 nanoparticle, according to investigations in …

A review on the applications of nanofluids in solar energy field

K Khanafer, K Vafai - Renewable energy, 2018 - Elsevier
This study provides a critical synthesis on the applications of nanofluids in various types of
solar thermal systems. Nanofluids have received attention in recent years due to its …

Molten salts for sensible thermal energy storage: a review and an energy performance analysis

A Caraballo, S Galán-Casado, Á Caballero, S Serena - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
A comprehensive review of different thermal energy storage materials for concentrated solar
power has been conducted. Fifteen candidates were selected due to their nature …

Mainstreaming commercial CSP systems: A technology review

AG Fernández, J Gomez-Vidal, E Oró, A Kruizenga… - Renewable energy, 2019 - Elsevier
In this review, we summarise the current status and new trends in concentrating solar power
(CSP) technology, analysing the technology cost and their evolution during the last years …

Phase change materials based thermal energy storage for solar energy systems

HM Ali - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
This manuscript discusses one of the proposed methods for storing solar energy.
Applications of PCMs, mono and binary nanofluids and molten salts as storage materials in …