Mothudi BM Author
Subjects of specialization
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Physics,, nanoscience, nanomaterial
Department of Physics, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Private Bag X6, Florida 1710, Johannesburg, South Africa
Mothudi BM working in the Material Research Department, iThemba LABS-National Research Foundation, Western Cape Province, South Africa. Mothudi BM has an area of research interest in the field of Physics, nanoscience, nanomaterial
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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»