Analysis of the charge-nanoparticle interaction in nanofluids

Recent papers have shown controversial aspects regarding nanofluids conduction properties. Therefore, in this work, we have analyzed these apparent incongruencies proposing a simple field model and invoking the possibility charge carriers may be directly transferred from one nanoparticle to the following one when the distances are small enough. The results of the model show that the postulated conduction mechanisms may explain the measured conductivities.