Table 1 Crystallite and particle size results in copper-based nanofluids
From: Particle size effects in the thermal conductivity enhancement of copper-based nanofluids
Material | Dispersant | Crystallite size (nm) | Particle size (nm) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cu prepared using oleic acid | SDBS | 15-45 | 120-200 | This study |
Cu prepared using CTAB | SDBS | 10-37 | 60-100 | This study |
Cu | None | 30-40 | 400-500 | Sinha et al. [8] |
Cu | None, SDBS | 25 | ~5,500; ~150 | Wang et al. [15] |
Cu | None | 50-100 | Not reported | Liu et al. [16] |
Cu | None | 10 | Not reported | Eastman et al. [17] |
Cu | None | 100 | Not reported | Xuan and Li [18] |
Cu | None | 25-30 | Not reported | Velasco et al. [19] |
Cu | None, SDBS | 25-60 | 5,560; 130 | Li et al. [20] |
Cu | PVP | 5-10 | Not reported | Yu et al. [21] |