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Materials, Fabrication, and Manufacturing of Micro/Nanostructured Surfaces for Phase-Change Heat Transfer Enhancement
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Materials, Fabrication, and Manufacturing of Micro/Nanostructured Surfaces for Phase-Change Heat Transfer Enhancement

Matthew McCarthy, Konstantinos Gerasopoulos, Shalabh Maroo and AJohn Hart
Nanoscale and microscale thermophysical engineering, v 18(3), pp 288-310
01 Jan 2014

Abstract

Deposition Etching Heat transfer Lithography Manufacturability Nanostructure Surface structure Thermophysical
This article describes the most prominent materials, fabrication methods, and manufacturing schemes for micro- and nanostructured surfaces that can be employed to enhance phase-change heat transfer phenomena. The numerous processes include traditional microfabrication techniques such as thin-film deposition, lithography, and etching, as well as template-assisted and template-free nanofabrication techniques. The creation of complex, hierarchical, and heterogeneous surface structures using advanced techniques is also reviewed. Additionally, research needs in the field and future directions necessary to translate these approaches from the laboratory to high-performance applications are identified. Particular focus is placed on the extension of these techniques to the design of micro/nanostructures for increased performance, manufacturability, and reliability. The current research needs and goals are detailed, and potential pathways forward are suggested.

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Engineering, Mechanical
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Physics, Applied
Thermodynamics
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