Advances in Micro/Nano Thermal Systems for Industrial Applications: Performance Evaluation, Optimization, and Sustainable Solutions

Submission Deadline: 31 March 2026 View: 236 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editors

Prof. Ridha Djebali

Email: ridha.djebali@ipein.rnu.tn

Affiliation: UR22ES12: Modeling, Optimization and Augmented Engineering, ISLAIB, University of Jendouba, Avenue de l’Union du Maghreb Arabe, Beja, 9000, Tunisia

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Research Interests: modeling, simulation and optimization in marco / micro materials & energy systems using lattice Boltzmann method (LBM), FVM, FEM, artificial intelligence, design of Experiments (DoE), metaheuristic approaches

Prof. Mohamed Ammar Abbassi

Email: abbassima@gmail.com

Affiliation: Research Lab, Technology, Energy and Innovative Materials, Faculty of Sciences, University of Gafsa, Route de Tozeur, Gafsa, 2112, Tunisia

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Research Interests: energy systems optimization, industrial thermal applications, thermal energy systems, heat transfer, lattice Boltzmann method (LBM), FVM

Prof. Hamza Faraji

Email: hamza.faraji@uca.ac.ma

Affiliation: LaRTID Laboratory, National School of Applied Sciences, Cadi Ayyad University, BP 575, Avenue Abdelkrim Khattabi, Gueliz, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

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Research Interests: phase change materials, electronics cooling, thermal management, CFD & CHT, multi-physics simulation

Assist. Prof. Mokhtar Ferhi

Email: moktar.ferhi@gmail.com

Affiliation: UR22ES12: Modeling, Optimization and Augmented Engineering, ISLAIB, University of Jendouba, Avenue de l’Union du Maghreb Arabe, Beja, 9000, Tunisia

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Research Interests: thermal management, computational modeling in CFD and CHT, multi-physics simulation, DoE, micro-heat exchangers, LBM

Summary

The field of thermal engineering is experiencing significant advancements through the development of micro/nano thermal systems, offering transformative solutions for industrial heat management challenges. These systems provide exceptional opportunities for enhanced thermal performance, compact cooling solutions, and sustainable energy integration in industrial applications.

This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge research in micro/nano thermal systems with direct industrial applications, emphasizing experimental, computational, and analytical approaches to performance evaluation and optimization. Key areas of focus include:
1. Performance evaluation methodologies
- Advanced experimental characterization techniques (interferometry, IR thermography, PIV)
- High-fidelity computational modeling (CFD, LBM, FEM)
- Development of robust performance metrics for industrial applications
2. System optimization approaches
- Design of Experiments (DoE) for thermal parameter optimization
- Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for performance enhancement
- Multi-objective optimization balancing thermal, hydraulic, and manufacturing constraints
3. Sustainable thermal solutions
- Integration of passive cooling technologies (heat pipes, phase-change materials)
- Advanced thermal materials and nanofluids for enhanced performance
- Waste heat recovery systems aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

Key challenges and opportunities:
- Performance Prediction: Developing accurate models for complex thermal systems
- Robust Design: Creating thermal solutions for variable industrial operating conditions
- Sustainability: Implementing energy-efficient thermal management strategies
- Scalability: Transitioning lab-scale innovations to industrial applications

Topics of Interest:
1. Thermal system optimization
- DoE-optimized microchannel heat sinks
- Multi-objective optimization of jet impingement systems
- Thermal design optimization for industrial equipment
2. Advanced thermal modeling
- High-fidelity CFD simulations of micro/nano systems
- LBM applications in porous media heat transfer
- Uncertainty quantification in thermal system modeling
3. Sustainable industrial applications
- Waste heat recovery systems (SDG 9)
- Energy-efficient cooling solutions (SDG 7)
- Low-emission thermal systems (SDG 13)
- Thermal management for renewable energy systems
4. Innovative thermal technologies
- Micro/nano-enhanced heat exchangers
- Phase-change materials for thermal storage
- Advanced manufacturing techniques for thermal systems

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