Transient MHD flow of Maxwell nanofluid subject to non-linear thermal radiation and convective heat transport

Abstract

The aim of present study is to explore the heat and mass transfer properties in 2D transient flow of Maxwell nanofluid under the influence of magnetic field induced by stretching cylinder. The effects of heat sink/source, convective heat transport at surface and non-linear thermal radiation are contemplated for the analysis of heat transport mechanism in the flow of nanoliquid. Additionally, the aspect of chemical reaction is also reported in the solutal energy transport. The haphazard motion of nanoparticles and thermophoresis effect are studied using well-known Buongiorno theory for nanofluid. In the view of suitable transformations, the governing partial differential equations (PDEs) are transformed into non-linear ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Homotopic approach has been used to compute the series solutions of non-linear differential system. The acquired results are portrayed graphically for pertinent parameters and discussed with physical justification. It is found that the velocity, temperature and concentration fields boost up for higher value of magnetic parameter. The large value of unsteadiness parameter boosts up the both thermal and solutal energy transport in nanoliquid. Moreover, the increase in Brownian motion parameter enhances the temperature field but declines concentration fields. For the confirmation of these results, comparison tables are structured for different parameters.