Nanoscale Flow, by Sarhan M. Musa, CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL, 2013

Abstract

Nanotechnology is the actual advent in the present scientific world. The concept of nanoscale can be useful in several aspects. The focus on the “flowâ€‌ which is the basic knowledge in fluid dynamics is important. Theoretically, nanofluids are “a new class of fluids engineered by dispersing nanometersize structures (particles, fibers, tubes, and droplets) in base fluids [1].â€‌ The nanoscale flow of the nanofluids is the specific basic phenomenon that can be explained by the basic nanoscience principle. A wide range of applied nanoscale form ranges from physical science and engineering to biological science and pharmacomedical science. The specific recognition of nanoscale flow should be discussed by multidisciplinary approach. However, due to that the knowledge on nanoscale flow is an actual new thing, there are extremely limited publications on this issue. The edited book entitled Nanoscale Flow edited by Sarhan M. Musa is a pioneer in this field. This edited book collects altogether six stateoftheart chapters written by different world experts who have referencing publications on nanoscale flow. For sure, this edited book is the valuable collection on important basic and advanced knowledge in nanoscience and nanotechnology. It will be a valuable reference textbook and an important addition to the limited available publications in the field. The advantage can be seen for Scientists, Engineers, and Medical personnel involved with nanoscale flow. Contributed by 17 authors, leading Scientists from America, Europe, and Asia, six different chapters on various aspects of nanoscale flow can be seen in the edited book. Chapter 1 deals with the fundamental properties of carbon nanotubes. It discusses details about the principles of “heatâ€‌ and “fluidic phenomenonâ€‌ that relates to nanoscale flow. Basic physical principles are detailed and examples of experiments on nanofluids flow boiling are demonstrated. Chapter 2 focuses on application of “fractal analysisâ€‌ on modeling of nanofluids. Theoretical and examples of approaches are shown in this chapter. The content of this work can well support the basic knowledge on heat transfer and heat flux of nanofluids in Chapter 1. Chapter 3 discusses on theory and method relating to thermal conductivity enhancement in nanofluids. The experiment measured with calorimeter is detailed. Direct experimental enhancement and prediction are compared and discussed. Chapter 4 details on laminar mixed convection of nanofluid in elliptic duct. Multiphase flow with thermal stress in elliptic duct is discussed. Mathematical modeling and simulation are presented in this chapter. Overtly, the first four chapters deal directly with physical science aspect of the nanoscale flow. This is different from the last two chapters which deal with biological science aspect of the nanoscale flow. Chapter 5 discusses on nanooncology, which is an application in biomedicine. Pharmacological application is detailed and discussed. Nanoimaging is also discussed in this chapter. The final chapter reviews and gives examples on the work on applied medical nanoscale flow. Theory and method on nanoflow in medicine are described. Several examples of applications are presented in this chapter. Also, the edited book has appendices on important and useful constants, equation, and symbols used in the nanoscale flow. The book consists of many useful reviews and case studies on various aspects of nanoscale flow. In this regard, all chapters in the book cover wide range of knowledge and applications related to the nanoscale flow. As described, the book can be a good referencing publication for everyone in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. It can be applied as a useful as primary teaching tool, supplementary reading for undergraduate and graduate students, and reference piece of work for any scientific workers and researchers on nanoscience and nanotechnology.