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Abstract
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Molecular dynamics simulations (MDSs) are carried on to examine the effects of liquid–
nanoparticle (NP) interaction strength, size and number of nanoparticles on the aggregation
process in liquid-based nanofluid flowing inside nanochannel. The results show
that the increase in liquid–NP interaction strength leads to the reduction of aggregation
rate. In addition, the increase in the size and number of NPs leads to more aggregation
rate. Predicted results for aggregation trend are in good agreement with experimental
data. Likewise, variations of velocity profile and density distribution of liquid particles
inside nanochannel are explored.
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