The Effect of Magnetic Field on the Motion of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Nanofluid

R. N. A. Akoto () and L. Atepor
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R. N. A. Akoto: University of Professional Studies
L. Atepor: Cape Coast Technical University

A chapter in Sustainable Education and Development – Sustainable Industrialization and Innovation, 2023, pp 1135-1142 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Purpose: An external magnetic field is presented in this paper as a mechanism for regulating the motion of magnetic nanoparticles in nanofluids. An analytical solution is also presented for the motion of these particles in fluids. Design/Methodology/Approach: We develop and solve the equation of translational motion for a magnetic nanoparticle in water subjected to an external magnetic field via a simplified description of the field gradient. The effect of some parameters on the motion are also simulated with MATLAB and displayed on graphs. Findings: The results shows that beyond the thermal fluctuations of the fluid which gives rise to Brownian motion, the size of the nanoparticle, the characteristics of the magnetic, separation of the magnetic poles as well as the polarization of the nanofluid are the main parameters that control the particle’s motion. Research Limitation/Implications: The research approach to the development of the velocity model was entirely analytical and devoid of experimental or pseudo-experimental data. Practical Implication: The control of magnetic nanoparticle suspensions in fluids can be achieved for magnetoplating and the manufacturing of industrial fluids with alterable thermal properties. Social Implication: This work comes as an advantage to the nanomanufacturing industry, as the knowledge advanced in this work lays basis for the sustainable design and manufacturing of various materials such as special/smart paints, coolants, adhesives etc. Originality/Value: The novelty of this work lies in the fact that, the knowledge of magnetic nanoparticle motion control using magnetic fields is critically lacking for sustainable industrial applications.

Keywords: Magnetic field; Model; Motion; Nanofluid; Nanoparticles (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-25998-2_88

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