MUMBAI, India, Nov. 28 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202531108066 A) filed by Dr. Lipika Panigrahi; Dr. Nitish Gupta; Dr. Abhay Gupta; Dr. Madhu Motamari; K. Bharathi; and M. Srinivas, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Nov. 7, for 'electromagnetically and electrophoretically controlled maxwell casson nanofluid bioconvective solar collector for enhanced thermal efficiency.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Lipika Panigrahi; Dr. Nitish Gupta; Dr. Abhay Gupta; Dr. Madhu Motamari; K. Bharathi; and M. Srinivas.
The application for the patent was published on Nov. 28, under issue no. 48/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The invention discloses a solar collector system utilizing a Maxwell-Casson hybrid nanofluid containing gyrotactic microorganisms for enhanced bioconvection. The collector employs electromagnetic and electrophoretic control to regulate nanoparticle motion and improve convective heat transfer. A combined electric field and inclined magnetic field generate Lorentz forces that optimize fluid flow. The microcontroller-based control system adjusts these parameters using feedback from thermocouples for maximum performance. The synergistic action of electrophoresis, viscoelasticity, and bioconvection minimizes fouling and enhances energy absorption efficiency. Experimental simulations confirm a 25-30% thermal efficiency improvement, making the system suitable for residential, industrial, and hybrid PV/T applications."
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