A new approach to dispersing and stabilizing graphene in aqueous nanofluids of enhanced efficiency of energy-systems.

ABSTRACT: Owing to its severe hydrophobicity, graphene (G) as on dispersed in a fluid usually deposits therein after a short interval of time. Understanding the G-behavior and the factors affecting its deposition could pave a way for creating a substantially stable nanofluid (NF). In this work, a novel method of stabilizing a G-NF is described with selective examples. The results can be extended to develop the science and technology of G-NFs in general. Electrohydrodynamic forces are used as a controlling factor in the presence of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs). Contrary to common chemical methods employed for preparing G-NFs, which depend on establishing bonds between the components, the physical method introduced in this article could be used as a novel approach not only to dispersing G in a fluid

SUBMITTER: Hassanloo H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7206117 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature