A comprehensive study on Maxwell hybrid nanostructure and Maxwell nanostructure on 2D flow model over a stretching sheet with non-uniform heat generation/absorption and binary chemical reaction

Abstract

The combination of Maxwell fluids with hybrid nanostructures opens up the possibilities for novel energy-efficient systems that employ the advantage of hybrid nanofluids’ superior heat transfer capabilities, such as next-generation cooling systems for nuclear reactors or solar energy applications, advanced material development, improved process efficiency and innovation in thermal management and reaction control. Hence, the current article studies the effects of binary chemical reaction and multiple slips on MHD Maxwell hybrid nanofluid incorporating titanium dioxide and copper nanoparticles in water–ethylene glycol through a 2D stretching sheet with thermal radiation, viscous dissipation and non-uniform heat source or sink. A comprehensive behaviour of Maxwell hybrid nanostructure and Maxwell nanostructure is also investigated. Obtained dimensionless ordinary differential equations of the proposed model are solved by finite difference approach via bvp4c scheme in MATLAB. Computed numerical result revealed that Deborah number, magnetic parameter, thermal relaxation parameter, thermal radiation parameter, Eckert number, and space-dependent and time-dependent heat source/sink parameter tend to raise temperature profile. Maxwell hybrid nanostructure experiences more heat transfer, drag force and mass transfer than Maxwell nanostructure. The suspension of nanoparticles in the presence of magnetic field and slip condition on boundary has a significant application in enhancing the cooling system of electronics, sensors and drug delivery systems.