Aggregate fractal dimensions and thermal conduction in nanofluids

• Published in: Journal of applied physics Vol. 108; no. 7; pp. 074309 - 074309-7
• Main Authors: Gharagozloo, Patricia E., Goodson, Kenneth E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Institute of Physics 01.10.2010

The mechanism producing enhanced thermal conductivities of nanofluids has been the subject of much debate. The formation of aggregates allowing for percolation paths within the fluid has shown the most promise. This work studies the aggregate formation of a nanofluid and compares the results to earl...