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In the peristaltic transport of non-Newtonian Johnson-Segalman nanofluids, stronger electroosmotic effects enhance volumetric flow rates, while increased ciliary activity and nanoparticle concentrations reduce flow trapping and improve dispersion uniformity. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to model the electroosmotic peristaltic transport of non-Newtonian Johnson-Segalman fluids in microchannels.

June 10, 2026International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat &amp Fluid Flow

Numerical investigation of electroosmotic-driven cilia-induced peristaltic flow of non-Newtonian Johnson–Segalman nanofluids with gyrotactic microorganisms

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RER. EllahiUniversity of California, Riverside JMJunaid MehboobInternational Islamic University, Islamabad SSSadiq M. SaitKing Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

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Randomized trial examines peristaltic flow in non-Newtonian fluids, highlighting implications for microfluidic systems.

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This study aims to model the electroosmotic peristaltic transport of non-Newtonian Johnson-Segalman fluids in microchannels.
Developed a mathematical model incorporating thermophoresis, Brownian motion, and electroosmotic forces.
Solved governing nonlinear differential equations numerically using the finite element method.
Analyzed flow characteristics, particle distribution, and microorganism dynamics under symmetric geometry.
Stronger electroosmotic effects enhance volumetric flow rates significantly.
Increased ciliary activity and higher nanoparticle concentrations reduce flow trapping and lead to better particle dispersion.
Channel symmetry influences streamline patterns and improves microorganism transport efficiency.

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Ellahi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2900ff6f82f25be989d6eb https://doi.org/10.1108/hff-03-2026-0420

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Numerical investigation of electroosmotic-driven cilia-induced peristaltic flow of non-Newtonian Johnson–Segalman nanofluids with gyrotactic microorganisms

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Numerical investigation of electroosmotic-driven cilia-induced peristaltic flow of non-Newtonian Johnson–Segalman nanofluids with gyrotactic microorganisms

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