Buoyancy-driven flow for surface reaction on vertical walls in multilayered open cavities.

This study analyzes the influences of surface reactions on the natural convective flow, temperature, and oxygen concentration distributions in vertically placed multilayered cavities. A mathematical model for this problem is formulated with proper boundary conditions. At first, the governing equations are made dimensionless using the variable transformations.

Dual solutions of mixed convective hybrid nanofluid flow over a shrinking cylinder placed in a porous medium.

Mixed convective hybrid nanofluid flow over a shrinking cylinder saturated in a porous medium is analyzed in the presence of magnetic field. The mathematical model of the present problem is formulated with constant thermophysical properties. The system of governing equations is reduced to ordinary differential equations utilizing appropriate similarity transformations.

Natural convective non-Newtonian nanofluid flow in a wavy-shaped enclosure with a heated elliptic obstacle.

A numerical investigation has been carried out in a wavy-shaped enclosure with an elliptical inner cylinder to find out the effect of an inclined magnetic field and a non-Newtonian nanofluid on fluid flow and heat transfer. Here, the dynamic viscosity and thermal conductivity of the nanofluid are also taken into account. These properties change with the temperature and nanoparticle volume fraction.

Viscoelastic hybrid nanofluid flow over a vertical plate with sinusoidal surface temperature variations.

Natural convection of a viscoelastic hybrid nanofluid along a vertically heated plate with sinusoidal surface temperature variations is investigated. The current investigation explores the non-similar boundary layer flow patterns and heat transfer of second-grade viscoelastic flow of hybrid nanofluid. Effects of magnetic field and thermal radiation are considered.

Reduction of cadmium toxicity in wheat through plasma technology.

Cadmium (Cd) contamination in plant-derived food is a big concern. This study examines whether and how Ar/O2 and Ar/Air plasma techniques lead to Cd detoxification in wheat. Treatment with Ar/O2 and Ar/Air changed the seed surface and decreased the pH of seeds as well as the cultivation media.

Mechanisms and Signaling Associated with LPDBD Plasma Mediated Growth Improvement in Wheat.

This study investigates the effect and mechanisms of low pressure dielectric barrier discharge (LPDBD) produced with Ar/O and Ar/Air technique causing biological stimulation leading to improved germination and growth in wheat. Both plasma treatments caused rougher and chapped seed surface along with noticeable improvement in seed germination in wheat. Beside this, seed HO concentration significantly increased compared to controls subjected to Ar/O and Ar/Air while this phenomenon was more pronounced due to Ar/Air plasma.