Rice Husk Nanosilica Preparation and Its Potential Application as Nanofluids

Abstract

The fast development in the extraction technique of silica from biomass has resulted in the signification use of silica in the industry. Rice is one of the world’s most significant plants, which serve as a carbohydrate intake for humans. Rice husk is one of the main agro-wastes comprising big quantities of silicate. This chapter presenting the review on rice husk nanosilica production techniques by thermal and chemical methods. A direction on efficient and sustainable nanosilica extrac- tion method will be discussed. Apart from that, method on nanofluids preparation will be accumulated with respect to the end application. Moreover, the influence of nanoparticle in nanofluids in terms of heat conductivity, rheological properties, and stability will be discussed. The potential application area of silica nanofluids such as solar, automobile, electronic cooling, and biomedical application will be explored.