Nanoengineered Materials for Thermal and Interfacial Applications
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Background and Introduction
It is well recognized that the control of thermal transport and interfacial phenomena at the nanoscale plays a critical role in modern material science. Nanoengineered materials, by virtue of their tailored structures and high surface-to-volume ratios, can exhibit unique thermal conductivity, interfacial energy, and surface interaction properties that are unattainable in bulk counterparts. These capabilities are increasingly important for applications ranging from high-performance electronics and energy conversion systems to thermal management in aerospace, automotive, and biomedical devices. However, challenges remain in maintaining the stability and functionality of nanostructures, as aggregation, interfacial degradation, and phonon scattering can significantly affect performance. Recent advances in nanocomposites, low-dimensional materials, and surface functionalization have provided effective strategies to address these issues, driving innovation in thermal and interfacial engineering.
Aim and Scope
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest research on nanoengineered materials for thermal and interfacial applications. It focuses on the design, fabrication, characterization, and modeling of materials that demonstrate enhanced thermal transport, interfacial control, and energy management capabilities. Contributions are welcome that provide fundamental insights, experimental validation, and theoretical modeling, with the goal of advancing understanding and enabling practical applications across electronics, energy systems, and advanced material technologies.
Detailed Topics
Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to:
- Thermal conductivity modulation in nanocomposites and low-dimensional materials.
- Interfacial thermal resistance and phonon transport in layered or hybrid structures.
- Nanoengineered phase-change and heat storage materials.
- Surface functionalization for wettability, adhesion, or interfacial energy control.
- Modeling and simulation of nanoscale thermal transport.
- Nanostructured materials for electronic cooling and energy conversion devices.
- Stability and scalability of nanostructures under operational conditions.
- Experimental techniques for measuring thermal and interfacial properties.
- Hybrid and multifunctional materials combining thermal and mechanical optimization.
Dr. Yifan Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanoengineered materials
- thermal transport
- interfacial phenomena
- nanocomposites
- phonon engineering
- surface functionalization
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