This paper aims to provide some insights into the pH and electrical conductivity of two classes of nanocolloids with PEG 400 as the base fluid. Thus, nanoparticles of two oxides-MgO and TiO-were added to the base fluid in 5 mass concentrations in the range 0.25-2.
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March 2023
Nanocolloids are receiving considerable attention in regard to their properties and future applications, especially as heat transfer fluids and phase change materials for energy storage. Additionally, studies on ionic liquids and ionic-liquid-based nanocolloids are at the forefront of research preoccupations. This study aims to shed light on applications of nanocolloids based on [C4mim][BF4] ionic liquid, giving insight into the electrical conductivity of [C4mim][BF4] ionic liquid, as well as three types of nanoparticles suspended in this particular ionic liquid, namely AlO (alumina), ZnO (zinc oxide) and MWCNT (multi-walled carbon nanotubes).
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January 2023
This Special Issue is a continuation of the previous successful Special Issue, entitled "Future and Prospects in Nanofluids Research", co-edited by the present Editor and dedicated to the topic of "Thermophysical Properties of Nanocolloids and Their Potential Applications" [...
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCooling and heating are extremely important in many industrial applications, while the thermal performance of these processes generally depends on many factors, such as fluid flow rate, inlet temperature, and many more. Hence, tremendous efforts are dedicated to the investigation of several parameters to reach an efficient cooling or heating process. The interest in adding nanoparticles in regular heat transfer fluids delivered new fluids to the market, the nanofluids.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim was to perform a comparative evaluation of composition and release performance of multisource acyclovir 5% creams.
Significance: The outcome was analyzed in relation with the principles of the Topical drug Classification System (TCS).
Methods: The drug release testing (IVRT) was based on selection of an inert artificial membrane and a medium providing sink conditions, and utilizing the vertical diffusion cells.