• Acta Physica Sinica
  • Vol. 69, Issue 6, 064701-1 (2020)
Zhe Liu1, Lei-Lei Wang1, Peng-Peng Shi3、4、*, and Hai-Hang Cui2、3、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1School of Environment and Municipal Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, China
  • 2School of Building Services Science and Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, China
  • 3Institute of Mechanics and Technology, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, China
  • 4School of Civil Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, China
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    DOI: 10.7498/aps.69.20191508 Cite this Article
    Zhe Liu, Lei-Lei Wang, Peng-Peng Shi, Hai-Hang Cui. Experiments and analytical solutions of light driven flow in nanofluid droplets[J]. Acta Physica Sinica, 2020, 69(6): 064701-1 Copy Citation Text show less
    Scanning electron microscopy image (a) and UV-Vis absorption spectrum (b) of Fe3O4 nanoparticle.
    Fig. 1. Scanning electron microscopy image (a) and UV-Vis absorption spectrum (b) of Fe3O4 nanoparticle.
    (a) Schematic diagram of experimental system for light driven flow in droplet; (b) flow in a thin layer of droplet; (c) light intensity with Gaussian distribution in horizontal section.
    Fig. 2. (a) Schematic diagram of experimental system for light driven flow in droplet; (b) flow in a thin layer of droplet; (c) light intensity with Gaussian distribution in horizontal section.
    The spatial distribution of Fe3O4 particles driven by different light sources: (a) Bright field; (b) UV irradiation, 3 s; (c) UV irradiation, 6 s; (d) blue irradiation, 3 s; (e) blue irradiation, 6 s; (f) green irradiation, 3 s; (g) green irradiation, 6 s.
    Fig. 3. The spatial distribution of Fe3O4 particles driven by different light sources: (a) Bright field; (b) UV irradiation, 3 s; (c) UV irradiation, 6 s; (d) blue irradiation, 3 s; (e) blue irradiation, 6 s; (f) green irradiation, 3 s; (g) green irradiation, 6 s.
    The velocity field of Fe3O4 particles driven by different light sources: (a) UV irradiation, 3 s; (b) blue irradiation, 3 s; (c) green irradiation, 3 s.
    Fig. 4. The velocity field of Fe3O4 particles driven by different light sources: (a) UV irradiation, 3 s; (b) blue irradiation, 3 s; (c) green irradiation, 3 s.
    Maximum velocity of Fe3O4 particles under different light source and concentration.
    Fig. 5. Maximum velocity of Fe3O4 particles under different light source and concentration.
    Temperature field (a) and the change of temperature with radius (b) on the surface of droplets under UV light.
    Fig. 6. Temperature field (a) and the change of temperature with radius (b) on the surface of droplets under UV light.
    (a) A comparison between theoretical and experimental velocities of Fe3O4 particles; (b) velocity distribution and streamline corresponding to theoretical model.
    Fig. 7. (a) A comparison between theoretical and experimental velocities of Fe3O4 particles; (b) velocity distribution and streamline corresponding to theoretical model.
    Three equivalent forces that induce vortex: (a) Surface tension; (b) concentrating physical strength; (c) surface pressure.
    Fig. 8. Three equivalent forces that induce vortex: (a) Surface tension; (b) concentrating physical strength; (c) surface pressure.
    Zhe Liu, Lei-Lei Wang, Peng-Peng Shi, Hai-Hang Cui. Experiments and analytical solutions of light driven flow in nanofluid droplets[J]. Acta Physica Sinica, 2020, 69(6): 064701-1
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