A concise review on the Suitability of Nano-Refrigerants for Residential Refrigeration Systems (RRS)

¹ Afe Babalola University, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
² Nile University of Nigeria, Mechanical Engineering Department, FCT Abuja, Nigeria
³ Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
⁴ Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 200281, Nigeria
⁵ Directorate of Information Communication Technology, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, 360101, Nigeria
⁶ Department of Mechanical Engineering, INTI International University, Malaysia
⁷ Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle, NE7 7XA, United Kingdom

^* Corresponding author: ikumapayi.omolayo@abuad.edu.ng

Abstract

Nanoparticles have recently attracted huge attention as an engineering alternative in various fields. This is not unconnected with its established ability to perform better when used to replace some conventional systems or used as an enhancement for the system. Hence, this study reviewed the viability of nanofluids developed from nanoparticles as a possible replacement for conventional refrigerants available. In this review, focus was placed on refrigerants and refrigeration types, Nanoparticles and Nanofluids, Synthesis, Characterization and properties of Nanoparticles and finally on Nano-refrigerants and their viability. Conclusions were reached based on findings of the review.