Micro/Nano-Scale Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy and Catalysis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2025 | Viewed by 149
Special Issue Editors
Interests: phonon transport; thermophysical properties; heat management in electronics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Significant progress has been made in the last decade regarding knowledge of micro- and nano-scale thermodynamics and the rules of heat transfer, with emphasis having especially been placed on the fundamental rules of heat transfer and the thermal properties of materials at extremely small scales. With the rapid advancement of micro-electromechanical systems and nanotechnologies, it has become increasingly necessary to understand and master the properties of heat transport in these tiny structures. For example, studies based on first-principles and anharmonic lattice dynamics have revealed how thermal energy is transferred through heat carriers known as phonons, magnons, and electrons. Molecular dynamics simulations provide tools for understanding non-Fourier heat transfer, where heat flow is delayed rather than instantaneous in response to temperature gradients.
This Special Issue of Nanomaterials is aimed at presenting current knowledge concerning micro/nano-scale thermodynamics and heat transfer. This research not only contributes to a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles of nature but also provides a scientific basis for the design and optimization of next-generation thermoelectric materials, nano-electronic devices, and thermal management systems for energy conversion. With further research and technological advancement, there is hope for achieving more efficient energy utilization, promoting green energy technologies, and advancing human society toward sustainable development.
Prof. Dr. Zhaoliang Wang
Dr. Kunpeng Yuan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- phonon transport
- interfacial thermal transport
- first-principles
- molecular dynamics
- nonequilibrium energy transfer
- near-field energy transfer
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