A review on molten salt-based nanofluids: Recent developments

doi:10.12028/j.issn.2095-4239.2017.0131

Abstract

Abstract: In this paper, the latest research progress of molten salt-based nanofluids in recent years is summarized, including the preparation method, thermophysical properties and convective heat transfer of molten salt-based nanofluids. And put forward the technical problems that need to be solved in the future of molten salt-based nanofluids.

Key words: nanofluid, molten salt, stability, enhanced heat transfer, solar energy

CHEN Hu, WU Yuting, LU Yuanwei, MA Chongfang. A review on molten salt-based nanofluids: Recent developments[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, doi: 10.12028/j.issn.2095-4239.2017.0131.

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