Thermophoresis deposition of hybrid ferrite nanoparticles on micropolar flow through a shrinking sheet with non-uniform heat source/sink and nonlinear radiation

Abstract

Nowadays, the researchers have voiced their enthusiasm and interest in hybrid nanofluids due to their practical uses in engineering and industrial applications. Thus, our goal is to investigate the micropolar fluid flow towards a shrinking sheet containing hybrid ferrite nanoparticles with the substantial influence of thermophoresis particle deposition. Moreover, the impact of nonlinear radiation and non-uniform heat source/sink are also considered. The partial differential equations are converted to the similarity equations of a particular form through the similarity variables. Numerical outcomes are computed by applying the built-in program bvp4c in MATLAB. Multiple solutions are developed for a certain range of the suction parameter. The mass and heat transfer, as well as the friction and couple shear stress factors upsurge owing to the rise of the hybrid nanoparticles. The imposition of nonlinear radiation and non-uniform heat source/sink reduces the heat transfer, significantly. Meanwhile, thermophoresis particle deposition lowers the mass transfer. Lastly, the first solution is shown as a reliable and stable solution.