Thermally Conductive Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: graphene; thermal management; nanostructure
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Thermally conductive nanomaterials have received significant attention in the scientific community due to their exceptional thermal conductivity and broad applications. These materials, including carbon-based, metal-based, ceramic-based, and polymer-based composites, exhibit outstanding thermal conductivity, mechanical strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. To control their microstructure, dimensions, and functionalization, various synthesis methods, such as freeze-drying alignment, chemical vapor deposition, and 3D printing, have been extensively explored. Each method offers unique advantages and challenges in terms of scalability, purity, and cost-effectiveness.
By modifying their material composition, incorporating high-thermal-conductivity fillers, or optimizing interfacial structures, the properties of thermally conductive materials can be finely tuned. This tunability enables their application in diverse fields, including electronic thermal management, energy storage and conversion, aerospace thermal regulation, and industrial heat exchange systems. However, fundamental questions remain regarding their thermal conduction mechanisms, their long-term stability in practical applications, and the feasibility of large-scale production.
This Special Issue aims to collate cutting-edge research articles and reviews that focus on the synthesis, properties, and applications of thermally conductive materials. We welcome contributions that provide novel insights into the development of advanced preparation techniques, an in-depth understanding of structure–property relationships, and innovative applications that push the boundaries of current technologies.
Dr. Yong Zhang
Prof. Dr. Xinfeng Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- electronic thermal management
- energy storage and conversion
- aerospace thermal regulation
- industrial heat exchange systems
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