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Study on liquid nano-atomization systems for minimum quantity lubrication—a review

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The purpose of this review is to present an up-to-date description of our knowledge of the technology in the production of nano-sized aerosols (NAs). In this review, the methods and mechanisms of each atomization systems will be discussed. The elements which will be discussed include operational factors, system improvements, pros and cons of the atomization systems. This review paper will provide readers on the application of NAs an alternative of nanofluid applications for sustainable manufacturing. NAs have the potential to be the next objective of research in the improvement of MQL machining.

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This work also credited to J.A. Ghani in conceptualization, supervision, project administration and funding acquisition. Also, Wan Mohd. Faizal Wan Mahmood helped in providing fruitful advice in this work.

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This work is funded by the Government of Malaysia and University Kebangsaan Malaysia under FRGS/1/2019/TK03/UKM/01/2 and DIP-2018–026 Grants, respectively.

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    Jaharah A. Ghani, Pin Han Yap & Wan Mohd. Faizal Wan Mahmood

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Ghani, J.A., Yap, P.H. & Mahmood, W.M.F.W. Study on liquid nano-atomization systems for minimum quantity lubrication—a review. Int J Adv Manuf Technol 121, 5637–5649 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-022-09612-3

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