Impact of motile microorganisms on a Sutterby nanofluid flow over a rotating disk with Hall current and ion slip.

AbstractThe dynamics of partly ionized fluid flow, when subjected to a magnetic field, differ considerably from that of typical fluid flow. The main applications of the partially ionized fluids including thermal arc plasma cutting, gas discharge lamps, lighting, and plasma medicine have made them vital when discussed under the effects of the applied magnetic field. This study discusses the flow of the Sutterby nanofluid over a stretching disk with Hall and ion slip effects amalgamated with Cattaneo–Christov double diffusion. The uniqueness of the envisaged model is enriched by considering the gyrotactic microorganisms. The system of governing equations is normalized and addressed numerically by applying the bvp4c package of MATLAB software. The outcomes are depicted <italic>via</italic> graphs and in tabularized form. It is perceived that fluid velocity is affected by the Hall current parameter. For the bioconvection Lewis number, a decline in the microorganism distribution is also observed. In addition, it is also perceived that the fluid concentration is enhanced against mass diffusion relaxation stress. The validity of the envisioned model by comparing it with a published study is also a part of this exploration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]