Mass transfer in nanofluids: A review

Growing attention has been recently paid to nanofluids because of their potential for augmenting transfer processes - i.e., heat and mass transfer. Conflicting results have been reported in the literature on mass transfer in nanofiuids. The aim of this paper is to summarize the literature on mass transfer in nanofluids stating the conflicts and possible reasons. Literature on mass transfer in nanofluids has been reviewed in two sections. The first section concentrates on surveying mass diffusivity in nanofluids while the second section focuses on convective mass transfer in nanofluids. In each section, published articles, type of nanofluids used, size and concentration range of nanoparticles, measurement methods, maximum observed enhancement, and suggested mass transport mechanisms are summarized. (c) 2014 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.