Maaza M Author
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nanosciences, nanophotonics, solar energy, bio mimicking, nano-bio/applications.
Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET)-Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, P.O. Box 722, Somerset West 7129, Western Cape Province, South Africa
Maaza M working in the Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET)-Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, P.O. Box 722, Somerset West 7129, Western Cape Province, South Africa. Maaza M has an area of research interest in the field of nanosciences, nanophotonics, solar energy, bio mimicking, nano-bio/applications.
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Author(s): Khamliche T, Khamlich S, Doyle T, Mothudi BM and Maaza M
Thermal Conductivity of 3D Network of Silver Nanowires based Nanofluids
Incorporation of metallic nanoparticles into heat transfer fluids used in Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) application could result in nanofluids with improved thermal transport properties. This study reports on the synthesis and investigation of a 3D network of silver nanowires (AgNWRs) based nanofluid synthesized by the polyol process in ethylene glycol (EG) as a reductant, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as structure-directing agent for the growth of Ag nanowires. Structural and morphological characterisations revealed highly crystalline three-dimensional (3D) interconnected network ... view moreĀ»