Additive Manufacturing for Advanced Thermal Management Systems
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 April 2026 | Viewed by 1122
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D printing; composites; bioplastics; printing technology; PCM thermal insulation; porous materials; biocomposites; cellular materials; thermal conductivity; energy performance of buildings; heat exchangers; food preservation; 3D-printed food packaging; sustainability
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Interests: heat exchangers; 3D printing; PCM thermal insulation; porous materials; thermal conductivity; energy performance of buildings; sustainability
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In just a few short years, the additive manufacturing (AM) technology known as 3D printing has experienced intense growth from a niche technology to a disruptive innovation that has captured the imaginations of both mainstream manufacturers and hobbyists. This Special Issue will present the use of 3D printing for specific applications, materials, and manufacturing processes that help to optimize heat transfer in advanced thermal management systems, with a focus on sustainability. The ability to create complex geometries, customize designs, and use advanced materials provides opportunities for more efficient and stable heat transfer solutions. One of the key benefits of incremental technology is the potential reduction in material waste compared to traditional manufacturing methods. By optimizing the design and structure of heat transfer components, 3D printing enables lighter yet more efficient solutions and systems. The customization and flexibility of 3D printing enables the integration of heat transfer components into renewable energy systems.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Advanced thermal management systems materials;
- Composite advanced thermal management systems;
- Advanced thermal management systems heat transfer enhancement;
- Novel designs for advanced thermal management systems;
- Numerical modelling/experimental investigation of advanced thermal management systems;
- Single-phase/phase-change advanced thermal management.
Dr. Beata Anwajler
Prof. Dr. Jacek Kasperski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- additive manufacturing 3D printing
- materials
- heat transfer
- sustainability
- optimization of heat transfer
- advanced thermal management systems
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