TMNN-2011. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Thermal and Materials Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
DOI: 10.1615/ICHMT.2011.TMNN-2011
ISBN Print: 978-1-56700-271-3
ISSN: 2642-5386
THE ROLE OF CARBON NANOTUBES IN THERMAL BEHAVIOR OF HEAT TRANSFER NANOFLUIDS
(INVITED PAPER)
page 10
DOI: 10.1615/ICHMT.2011.TMNN-2011.440
SINOPSIS
Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) lead to increased thermal conductivity for heat transfer fluids. Oil suspensions were studied as a function of CNT concentration. Purified and functionalized nanotubes were used. CNTs enhanced the thermal conductivity by an order of magnitude. Modeling showed the role of the CNTs in enabling increased thermal conductivity.