Thermal management plays a crucial role in maintaining the reliability and performance of various engineering systems by regulating temperature levels and dissipating excess heat. Traditional cooling methods, such as air or liquid cooling, often face limitations in achieving optimal heat transfer rates, especially in high-power-density applications. Nanofluid-based thermal management has emerged as a promising approach to address these challenges by leveraging the enhanced thermal conductivity of nanoparticles dispersed in conventional heat transfer fluids. Recent advancements in nanofluid synthesis techniques and nanoparticle functionalisation have led to significant improvements in heat transfer performance, offering potential solutions for enhancing cooling efficiency in electronics, automotive engines, and renewable energy systems.
This Research Topic seeks to explore the latest trends and innovations in nanofluid-based thermal management, with a focus on advancing fundamental understanding and practical applications in real-world engineering scenarios.
The goal is to explore recent advancements in nanofluid-based thermal management systems to address the growing challenges associated with heat dissipation in various engineering applications. With the increasing demand for compact and efficient cooling solutions in electronics, automotive, and renewable energy sectors, there is a pressing need to enhance the performance of traditional cooling systems. Nanofluids, colloidal suspensions of nanoparticles in base fluids, have emerged as promising candidates for improving heat transfer characteristics due to their unique thermal properties. This Research Topic aims to highlight the latest developments in nanofluid synthesis, characterisation, and application, with a focus on enhancing thermal conductivity and heat dissipation efficiency. By bringing together researchers from multidisciplinary backgrounds, we seek to foster collaboration and innovation in the field of thermal management, ultimately leading to the development of more efficient and sustainable cooling solutions.
This Research Topic focuses on recent advancements in nanofluid-based thermal management systems. Specific themes include nanofluid synthesis, heat transfer mechanisms, novel formulations, modelling, experimental studies, and applications in electronics, automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that contribute to advancing the understanding and application of nanofluid-based thermal management.
Manuscripts should present novel findings, insights, or critical analyses with scientific rigour. All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review. For submission guidelines, please visit the Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering website. We aim to foster meaningful discussions and facilitate collaborations in this rapidly evolving field.
Keywords:
Nanofluids, Thermal management, Heat transfer, Cooling systems, Advanced materials, Nanoparticles, Heat exchangers, Energy efficiency
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Thermal management plays a crucial role in maintaining the reliability and performance of various engineering systems by regulating temperature levels and dissipating excess heat. Traditional cooling methods, such as air or liquid cooling, often face limitations in achieving optimal heat transfer rates, especially in high-power-density applications. Nanofluid-based thermal management has emerged as a promising approach to address these challenges by leveraging the enhanced thermal conductivity of nanoparticles dispersed in conventional heat transfer fluids. Recent advancements in nanofluid synthesis techniques and nanoparticle functionalisation have led to significant improvements in heat transfer performance, offering potential solutions for enhancing cooling efficiency in electronics, automotive engines, and renewable energy systems.
This Research Topic seeks to explore the latest trends and innovations in nanofluid-based thermal management, with a focus on advancing fundamental understanding and practical applications in real-world engineering scenarios.
The goal is to explore recent advancements in nanofluid-based thermal management systems to address the growing challenges associated with heat dissipation in various engineering applications. With the increasing demand for compact and efficient cooling solutions in electronics, automotive, and renewable energy sectors, there is a pressing need to enhance the performance of traditional cooling systems. Nanofluids, colloidal suspensions of nanoparticles in base fluids, have emerged as promising candidates for improving heat transfer characteristics due to their unique thermal properties. This Research Topic aims to highlight the latest developments in nanofluid synthesis, characterisation, and application, with a focus on enhancing thermal conductivity and heat dissipation efficiency. By bringing together researchers from multidisciplinary backgrounds, we seek to foster collaboration and innovation in the field of thermal management, ultimately leading to the development of more efficient and sustainable cooling solutions.
This Research Topic focuses on recent advancements in nanofluid-based thermal management systems. Specific themes include nanofluid synthesis, heat transfer mechanisms, novel formulations, modelling, experimental studies, and applications in electronics, automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that contribute to advancing the understanding and application of nanofluid-based thermal management.
Manuscripts should present novel findings, insights, or critical analyses with scientific rigour. All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review. For submission guidelines, please visit the Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering website. We aim to foster meaningful discussions and facilitate collaborations in this rapidly evolving field.
Keywords:
Nanofluids, Thermal management, Heat transfer, Cooling systems, Advanced materials, Nanoparticles, Heat exchangers, Energy efficiency
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.