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Theoretical analysis of the thermal characteristics of Ree–Eyring nanofluid flowing past a stretching sheet due to bioconvection

  • V. Puneeth
  • , Farhan Ali
  • , M. Riaz Khan*
  • , M. Shoaib Anwar
  • , N. Ameer Ahammad
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This analysis examines the flow of Ree–Eyring nanofluid over a stretching sheet in the presence of an inclined magnetic field. The nanoparticle distribution in the nanofluid is stabilised by the movement of motile microorganisms and it constitutes bioconvection. Meanwhile, the impact of thermophoresis and Brownian motion which plays an important role in the transfer of heat and mass is considered along with the convective boundary conditions. The flow of non-Newtonian nanofluid is widely used in the many manufacturing industries as a major component of cooling. Furthermore, it finds applications in thermal extrusion systems, biomedical engineering, cancer treatment etc. The governing equations are formulated using partial differential equations that are translated into non-linear differential equations employing appropriate relations based on these assumptions. The differential transformation technique (DTM) is used to solve these non-linear differential equations, and the results are shown in graphs and tables for various fluid flow parameters. The skin friction coefficient, local Nusselt, and motile density are all calculated and examined numerically. Fluid velocity is observed to increase as a function of a fluid variable. Furthermore, increasing the value of the thermal and relaxation solutal parameters reduces the temperature and concentration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8649-8660
Number of pages12
JournalBiomass Conversion and Biorefinery
Volume14
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2024
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2022.

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

  • Bioconvection
  • Differential transformation method
  • Gyrotactic microorganisms
  • Inclined magnetic field
  • Ree–Eyring nanofluid

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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