Das S.K., Choi S.U.S., Yu W., Pradeep T. Nanofluids: Science and Technology

Wiley-Interscience, 2008. — 397 p. — ISBN: 0470074736 9780470074732.This book is the work of leading pioneers in the field, one of whom holds the first U.S. patent for nanofluids. They have combined their own first-hand knowledge with a thorough review of theliterature. This is an Introduction to nanofluids - their properties, synthesis, characterization, and applications.
The authors cover both the chemical and physical methods for synthesizing nanofluids, explaining the techniques for creating a stable suspension of nanoparticles. You get an overview of the existing models and experimental techniques used in studying nanofluids, alongside discussions of the challenges and problems associated with some of these models.
Among the key topics are:
Synthesis of nanofluids, including dispersion techniques and characterization methods.
Thermal conductivity and thermo-physical properties.
Theoretical models and experimental techniques.
Heat transfer applications in microelectronics, fuel cells, and vehicle engines.Synthesis of Nanofluids.
Conduction Heat Transfer in Nanofluids.
Theoretical Modeling of Thermal Conductivity in Nanofluids.
Convection in Nanofluids.
Boiling of Nanofluids.
Applications and Future Directions.
Nanoparticles Prepared by Various Routes.