Research Article

Insights into the Enhancement Mechanisms of Molten Salt Nanofluids

Figure 10

Formation mechanism of molten salt nanofluids prepared by AS method. (a) SiO2 nanoparticle. (b) SiO2 nanoparticle with hydroxyl groups. (c) SiO2 nanoparticle with hydroxyl groups and water molecules. (d) Thumbnail of Figure 10(c). (e) Molten salt ions move toward nanoparticle. (f) Formed cloud nucleus with three attached layers.