A critical review of heat transfer enhancement methods in the presence of porous media, nanofluids, and microorganisms

• Published in: Thermal science and engineering progress Vol. 30; p. 101267
• Main Authors: Habibishandiz, M., Saghir, M.Z.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2022
• Subjects: Active methods; Bioconvection; Heat transfer enhancement; Hybrid nanofluid; Microorganism; Nanofluid; Passive methods; Porous media; Heat transfer enhancement; Porous media; Active methods; Nanofluid; Bioconvection; Microorganism; Passive methods; Hybrid nanofluid

•Passive methods do not necessarily increase heat transfer unless they override further pressure drop.•In addition to resolving nanoparticle sedimentation, microorganisms increase heat transfer.•No experimental studies have been done so far regarding microorganisms nanofluid flow in porous media.•Ut...