Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part N Journal of Nanomaterials Nanoengineering and Nanosystems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 21, 2025
This
study
examines
the
flow,
heat,
nanoparticle
volume
fraction
and
microorganism
transfer
of
a
micropolar
bio-nanofluid
over
solid
sphere
in
Darcy
porous
medium,
incorporating
Newtonian
heating,
Stefan
blowing,
zero
mass
flux,
an
induced
magnetic
field
as
key
factors
relevant
to
biomedical,
energy,
industrial
applications.
A
numerical
approach
is
used
solve
governing
nonlinear
equations
by
employing
nonsimilar
transformations
along
with
Keller-box
method
successive
substitution
scheme
for
detailed
comparative
analysis.
The
effects
parameters
such
bioconvection
Rayleigh
number
(Rb),
mixed
convection
parameter
(λ),
velocity
slip
(N
1
),
(M),
blowing
(s),
(Kp)
are
systematically
explored.
results
show
that
increasing
λ
enhances
friction
density
23%,
whereas
Rb
increases
concentration
31%.
reduces
thermal
resistance,
lowering
Nusselt
15%,
27%.
Velocity
found
reduce
19%,
non-similar
solutions
predicted
up
12%
higher
heat
rates
than
similar
solutions,
emphasizing
importance
considering
non-similarity
accurate
real-world
modeling.
