Abstract
This research paper investigates the heat and mass transport characteristics in an unsteady flow of Maxwell nanofluid (NF). While examining heat transfer properties, thermal radiation is taken into account. Further, copper oxide with water-based NF is considered. The mass transfer and effective thermal conductivity of nanofluid flow are scrutinized by Koo and Kleinstreuer-Li (KKL) NF model. Through apt transformations, relevant flow expressions are converted to ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The numerical approach Runge-Kutta-fourth-fifth Fehlberg's order process (RKF-45) algorithm with shooting technique is utilized to solve the generated ODEs. Results reveal that, the rise in values of unsteadiness parameter has a positive impact on both concentration and thermal profiles. The Deborah number has constructive impact on heat transport and reverse influence on velocity field. The improved heat transport is seen for augmented values of radiation and heat source/sink parameters. The Brownian motion parameter has positive influence on heat transport and reverse effect on mass transport.