Additively Manufactured Microchannels: Microfluidics and Microscale Thermal Management
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "A：Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 14
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microfluidics; fluid flow; heat transfer; micro thermal devices; microfabrication techniques
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Dear Colleagues,
Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a transformative approach in the fabrication of micro heat transfer devices, offering significant advantages over conventional manufacturing methods. The component is constructed layer by layer from the selected material, enabling highly efficient use of raw materials and minimizing waste.
Several AM techniques are applicable to the fabrication of micro heat transfer devices, which support the use of both metallic and polymeric materials, offering flexibility in design and performance optimization.
A notable advantage of AM is its ability to fabricate entire devices as monolithic structures, eliminating the need for assembling separate components and reducing potential failure points such as leaks at joints or interfaces. Furthermore, AM facilitates the direct production of geometrically complex structures often unattainable through traditional subtractive or formative techniques.
This Special Issue aims to present original research articles, short communications, and comprehensive reviews that explore the thermohydraulic performance of innovative microchannel geometries fabricated using additive manufacturing techniques. We also welcome contributions highlighting recent advancements in AM processes specifically tailored for the design and fabrication of microchannels.
Dr. Pamela Vocale
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- additive manufacturing
- microchannel geometry optimization
- innovative microchannel geometries
- microscale thermal management
- heat transfer enhancement
- microfluidics
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