Advancements in Nanotechnology for Energy and Environment

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This book presents a very useful and valuable collection of chapters associated with recent developments in energy, environment, and nanotechnology including nanofluids dynamics. The book provides insights related to various forms of nanotechnological applications in green buildings, environmental and electrochemical systems, solar distillation systems, green energy, storage tank of the solar water heating systems, solar concentrator system's receiver, solar adsorption refrigeration system, and CFD simulations of various aspects of nanofluids/hybrid nanofluids, which are particularly useful, valuable for the betterment of society, culture, and ultimately mankind. Preface Contents Editors and Contributors 1 Applications of Nanotechnology through the Ages: A Socio & Eco-critical Study for the Welfare of Humanity 1 Introduction 2 Classification of Nanotechnology 3 Evolution and Continuity of Nanotechnology 4 Nanomaterials in Medicine 5 Nanoscience: Human Health 6 Nanotechnology and the Environment References 2 Electrodes Coated with Nanomaterials and Their Use for Environmental and Electrochemical Applications 1 Introduction 2 Nanomaterials: Properties and Applications 3 Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Applications 4 Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications 5 Methods Used for the Coating of Electrodes with Nanomaterials 6 Conclusions References 3 Nanotechnology: The Future for Green Buildings 1 Introduction 2 Types of Nanomaterials Used in the Construction Industry 3 Application of Nanotechnology for Developing Green Buildings 3.1 Nanomaterials-Based Cement 3.2 Nanomaterial-Based Coatings 3.3 Nanomaterial-Based Thermal Insulations 3.4 Nanotechnology-Based Energy Savings/Generation 4 Challenges to Adopting Nanotechnology in Construction Industry 4.1 Health Implications 4.2 Environmental Implications 4.3 Associated Cost 5 Conclusion References 4 Application of Green Energy for Drying of Food Products 1 Introduction 2 Fundamentals of Food Drying 3 Solar Energy-Based Drying System 3.1 Classification of Solar Dryer 3.2 Types of Solar Dryer 3.3 Common Design of Solar Dryers 4 Various Aspects for Designing a Solar Drying System 4.1 Solar Collector 4.2 Design of Drying Chamber 4.3 Layout of Air Duct 4.4 Other Major Aspects 5 Solar Drying Advancements 5.1 Solar Drying with Thermal Heat Storage Materials 5.2 Solar Drying with Hybrid System 6 Other Green Energy Sources Employed for Food Drying 6.1 Wind Energy 6.2 Biomass Energy 6.3 Geothermal Energy 7 Conclusion References 5 Application of Latent Heat Storage Materials in the Storage Tank of the SWH System 1 Introduction 2 Role of PCMs 2.1 Application of PCMs for Storage Tank of SWH System 2.2 Suitable Compounds Used as PCMs for Storage Tank of SWH System 2.3 Governing Mathematical Equations of PCMs 2.4 Desired Properties of PCM for Encapsulation in the Storage Tank of the SWH System 2.5 Recommend Design Modules of PCMs for the SWH System 3 Challenges of PCMs 4 Conclusion References 6 Different Degradation Modes of PV Modules: An Overview 1 Introduction 2 Degradation Modes in PV Modules 3 Causes and Effects of Various Degradation Mechanisms 4 Accelerated Testing and Degradation Inspection Techniques 5 Conclusion References 7 Thermal Performance Assessment Review of the Solar Concentrator System’s Receiver Utilized for High-Temperature Applications 1 Introduction 1.1 Renewable Energy 2 Literature Review 2.1 Solar Concentrators 3 Methodology 4 Conclusion References 8 Performance of Solar Adsorption Refrigeration System: A case Study of a Two-Stage Freezing System with Varying Thermal Conductivity, Permeability of Adsorbents 1 Introduction 2 Experimental 2.1 Consolidated Composite Adsorbents Preparation 2.2 Test Unit for Permeability and Thermal Conductivity 2.3 Thermal Conductivity and Permeability of Adsorbents 3 Mathematical Model 3.1 Heat transfer equations 3.2 Experimental Equations 3.3 Calculating Performance 4 Results and Discussion 5 Conclusions References 9 Combined Utilization of Inclined Fins and CNT Nanofluid on Thermoelectric Energy Conversion Performance in Channel Flow 1 Introduction 2 Numerical Model 2.1 Nanofluid Property Equation 2.2 Governing Equation 2.3 Solver 3 Results and Discussion 4 Conclusions References 10 Analogy Between Darcy-Bénard Convection Problems Involving a Clear Fluid and a Nanofluid: An Illustration 1 Introduction 2 Mathematical Formulation 3 Linear Stability Analysis 4 Weakly Nonlinear Stability Analysis for Steady Convection 5 Derivation of the Nusselt Number 6 Analogous Problem in Water-Copper Nanofluid 7 Results and Discussion References 11 Thermal Radiation and Natural Convection in the Flow of Hybrid Nanofluid Across a Permeable Longitudinal Moving Fin Using TOPSIS 1 Background of the Study 2 Literature Review 2.1 Topsis Method 2.2 Objectives of the Study 2.3 Research Questions 3 Mathematical Formulation 3.1 Results and Discussions 3.2 The Results of Topsis 3.3 Conclusion Appendix 1 (Calculating weight function with the help of AHP) References 12 Radiation Effect on Rayleigh-Bénard Convection in Nanofluids: General Boundary Condition 1 Introduction 2 Mathematical Formulation 3 Linear Stability Analysis 4 Solution of the BEVP 5 Validation of Result 6 Results and Discussion 6.1 Choice of Mathematical Models 6.2 Transparent Nanofluid Medium 6.3 Opaque Nanofluid Medium 7 Conclusion Appendix References 13 Numerical Study of Quadratic Boussinesq Non-Newtonian Viscoelastic Fluid with Quadratic Rosseland Thermal Radiation 1 Introduction 2 Mathematical Modeling 2.1 Problem Statement 2.2 Similarity Solutions 3 Results and Discussion 4 Concluding Remarks References 14 Composite Nanofluids Flow Driven by Electroosmosis Through Squeezing Parallel Plates in Presence of Magnetic Fields 1 Introduction 2 Mathematical Model Formulation 2.1 The Governing Equations 2.2 Thermophysical Properties of Ternary Hybrid Nanofluid 2.3 Electrical Potential 2.4 Dimensional Boundary Conditions 3 Scaling Analysis 3.1 Coefficient of Skin Friction 4 Numerical Solution 5 Results and Discussion 5.1 Flow Field Analysis 5.2 Skin Friction Coefficient: Surface Viscous Drag Analysis 6 Conclusions References