Effect of particle size on the thermo-optic properties of gold nanofluids - A thermal lens study

B. Rajesh Kumar, N. Shemeena Basheer, Achamma Kurian, Sajan D. George

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Abstract

Spherical gold nanoparticles having particle size in the range 30 to 50 nm are prepared using citrate reduction of gold chloride trihydrate in water. The influence of particle size on the thermal diffusivity value of gold nanofluid is measured using dual beam thermal lens technique. The present study shows that the particle size influences the effective thermal diffusivity value of the nanofluid substantially and the value decreases with decrease in particle size for the investigated samples.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOptoelectronic Materials and Thin Films, OMTAT 2013
EditorsM. K. Jayaraj
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
Pages118-121
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9780735412064
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-01-2014
Event2nd International Conference on Optoelectronic Materials and Thin Films for Advanced Technology, OMTAT 2013 - Kochi, Kerala, India
Duration: 03-01-201305-01-2013

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1576
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Optoelectronic Materials and Thin Films for Advanced Technology, OMTAT 2013
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityKochi, Kerala
Period03-01-1305-01-13

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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