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Synthesis of stable waste palm oil based CuO nanofluid for heat transfer applications

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This article aims at preparation of novel copper oxide nanofluid using waste palm oil as a base solvent without using any surfactants/stabilizers for its suitability in heat transfer applications. Copper oxide nanoparticles were synthesized using co-precipitation technique and were subjected to structural and morphological studies using X-ray diffraction and Transmission Electron Microscope. UV-vis and FTIR studies were conducted to confirm the formation CuO nanoparticles and adsorption of oleic acid groups on the surface of CuO nanoparticles. These nanoparticles were dispersed in waste palm oil at different concentrations (0.1% – 0.9% wt.) using ultrasonication, resulting in stable solution. CuO nanofluids were observed to be stable for at least 6 months without any sign of aggregation. The synthesized CuO nanofluid was found to exhibit enhanced thermal properties as compared to base fluid. The thermal conductivity of nanofluid (0.7% by wt. of nanoparticle) shows maximum enhancement (upto 190%) as compared to pure palm oil. Thus, it can be considered as a suitable candidate for many heat transfer applications.

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The authors would like to acknowledge Vellore Institute of Technology and Al-Falah University, India for providing basic research facilities for the smooth conducting of experiments. The authors also thank Jazan University, KSA for providing a part of characterization facilities.

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  1. Mechanical Engineering Department, Al-Falah University, Faridabad, Haryana, 121004, India

    Mohammed Javed & Tasmeem Ahmad Khan

  2. Chemical Engineering Department, School of Civil and Chemical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, Tamilnadu, 632014, India

    Aabid Hussain Shaik & Mohammed Rehaan Chandan

  3. Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Jazan University, P.O. Box 706, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia

    Mohd Imran

  4. Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Jazan University, P.O. Box 706, Jazan, 45142, Saudi Arabia

    Abdul Aziz

  5. Centre of Nanotechnology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia

    Akhalakur Rahman Ansari

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Javed, M., Shaik, A.H., Khan, T.A. et al. Synthesis of stable waste palm oil based CuO nanofluid for heat transfer applications. Heat Mass Transfer 54, 3739–3745 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00231-018-2399-y

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