Versatile response of a Sutterby nanofluid under activation energy: hyperthermia therapy

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the behavior of a non-Newtonian nanofluid caused by peristaltic waves along an asymmetric channel. Additionally considered is the production of thermal radiation and activation energy.

Design/methodology/approach

The equations of momentum, mass and temperature of Sutterby nanofluids are obtained for long wavelength. By taking into account the velocity, temperature and concentration, the formulation is further finished.

Findings

Analyses of the physical variables influencing flow features are represented graphically. The present investigation shows that an enhancement in the temperature ratio parameter results in an increase in both the temperature and concentration. The investigation also shows that the dimensionless reaction rate significantly raises the kinetic energy of the reactant, which permits more particle collisions and as a result, raises the temperature field.

Originality/value

Due to their importance in the treatment of cancer, activation energy and thermal radiation as a route of heat transfer are crucial and exciting phenomena for researchers. So, the cancer cells are killed, and tumors are reduced in size with heat and making hyperthermia therapy a cutting-edge cancer treatment.

Citation

Abdelsalam, S.I., Magesh, A., Tamizharasi, P. and Zaher, A.Z. (2024), "Versatile response of a Sutterby nanofluid under activation energy: hyperthermia therapy", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 34 No. 2, pp. 408-428. https://doi.org/10.1108/HFF-04-2023-0173