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Recent Progress and Applications of Infrared Thermography

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Optics and Lasers".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 1074

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Prof. Dr. Wontae Kim

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Division of Mechanical & Automotive Engineering, Kongju National University, Cheonan-si 31080, Republic of Korea
Interests: infrared thermography; thermal system design; numerical simulation; condition monitoring; non-destructive testing; signal and image processing
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Dear Colleagues,

Infrared thermography (IRT), a pivotal non-destructive testing/evaluation (NDT/E) technique, has seen significant advancements in signal processing, thermal imaging, and numerical modeling. Over the past five decades, IRT has transcended its initial applications to become an indispensable tool in fields ranging from engineering and biomedicine to cultural heritage preservation.

This Special Issue of Applied Sciences is dedicated to showcasing the recent progress and applications of IRT, reflecting the dynamic evolution of this technology. The aim is to attract manuscripts that not only demonstrate the technical prowess of IRT but also highlight its practical impact on scientific and industrial communities. We seek research that bridges the gap between theoretical advancements and real-world applications, fostering a deeper understanding of IRT's potential. We invite researchers, engineers, and practitioners to contribute their insights and findings to this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Wontae Kim
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Keywords

  • infrared thermography
  • NDT/E (non-destrutive testing/evaluation)
  • signal processing
  • thermal imaging
  • numerical modeling

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Fatigue Life (Limit) Analysis Through Infrared Thermography on Flax/PLA Composites with Different Reinforcement Configurations
by Samuel Charca, Diego G. Cervantes, Liu Jiao-Wang and Carlos Santiuste
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(11), 6189; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15116189 - 30 May 2025
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This paper presents the fatigue limit of flax/PLA composites with different fiber reinforcement architectures. The configurations of the analyzed flax/PLA composites are [0°]8, [0°/90°]s, [+45°/−45°]s, [90°]4, stacking sequences, and basket weave laminates. The methods used [...] Read more.
This paper presents the fatigue limit of flax/PLA composites with different fiber reinforcement architectures. The configurations of the analyzed flax/PLA composites are [0°]8, [0°/90°]s, [+45°/−45°]s, [90°]4, stacking sequences, and basket weave laminates. The methods used to estimate the fatigue limit are the fitting of stress versus number of cycles data using Weibull and Basquin equations, the surface thermographic technique with bilinear and exponential models to analyze the evolution of temperature increment, and volumetric dissipated energy. According to the results found, superficial temperature and the maximum strain reached stabilization over 2000 cycles for σmax/σut < 0.7, which was used to determine cyclic stress–strain curves and the fatigue limit. The cyclic stress–strain shows a nonlinear behavior for all laminates, having a good correlation to the Ramberg–Osgood model. Furthermore, having the stabilized temperature and volumetric dissipated energy, the exponential model was used to evaluate the fatigue limit and compared to the values found by Basquin and bilinear models. The fatigue limit found by Basquin and bilinear models shows conservative values compared to the exponential models. The results also show that temperature measurement using infrared thermography is quite sensitive to the environmental temperature variation, especially at low stress applied, and finally, the comparison of these methods on different reinforcement configurations provides a guide to select a proper technique in each case. Full article
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Thermography as a Method to Evaluate Temperature Changes in the Acropodial Region of a Warmblood Horse Following the Application of an Ice Boot Pack: A Pilot Study
by Cristian Zaha, Larisa Schuszler, Alexandru Ciresan, Tudor Căsălean, Irina Spataru, Iuliu Torda, Vlad Cocioba, Ioan Hutu, Janos Degi, Ciprian Rujescu and Roxana Dascălu
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(10), 5524; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15105524 - 15 May 2025
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This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of ice boots in cooling the metacarpal and coronary regions of a horse after training over 8 days (n = 8). Background: While cryotherapy is effective in managing exertional heat illness, stress fractures, and laminitis in [...] Read more.
This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of ice boots in cooling the metacarpal and coronary regions of a horse after training over 8 days (n = 8). Background: While cryotherapy is effective in managing exertional heat illness, stress fractures, and laminitis in horses, conventional methods are often costly and impractical. This pilot study assessed the efficacy of ice boots as an accessible alternative for cooling the metacarpal and coronary regions post-training. Methods: A four-year-old Warmblood mare was trained on a treadmill over 8 days. An ice boot was applied to the right thoracic limb for 20 min post-exercise. Thermographic images were captured at six time points from pre-training to 30 min post-cooling. Mean temperatures in four regions were analyzed using the FLIR Tools software v6.4.18039.1003. Results: Post-training, metacarpal temperatures increased by 10.97 ± 0.46 °C (p = 0.000). Ice boot application reduced metacarpal temperature by 20.27 ± 0.22 °C (p = 0.001) and coronary band temperature by 5.28 ± 0.30 °C (p = 0.001), with altered thermal patterns visible on the imaging. Treated regions returned to baseline within 30 min, while the control limb took 50 min. Conclusions: Ice boots provide rapid, effective cooling and distinctive thermal pattern changes, offering a practical cryotherapy alternative for equine limb care post-training. These initial findings lay the groundwork for larger studies involving more horses under varied conditions, which will be necessary to confirm the results and establish clear guidelines for the clinical use of ice boots in equine practice. Full article
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