Effects of Material Interfaces on Thermal Transmission: Science & Testing
Thermal management is a critical engineering challenge across industries ranging from electronics cooling and building insulation to aerospace thermal protection and power…
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Thermal management is a critical engineering challenge across industries ranging from electronics cooling and building insulation to aerospace thermal protection and power generation. While bulk material thermal conductivity is a well-understood property, the influence of interfaces between dissimilar materials on heat transfer is often underappreciated — yet can dominate the thermal performance of a multi-layer system. Understanding and testing the effects of material interfaces on thermal transmission is essential for designing high-performance thermal management systems.
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