Thermal modulation involves the precise control and manipulation of heat energy and temperature in various systems. This advanced technique plays a crucial role...
Thermal modulation refers to the active control and manipulation of heat flow or temperature within a system or material to achieve specific operational goals, often by altering thermal properties dynamically.
Key applications include electronics cooling, energy harvesting, biomedical therapies, smart textiles, advanced material science for tunable properties, and building energy management.
It typically involves using external stimuli like electric fields, magnetic fields, light, or mechanical stress to dynamically alter a material's thermal conductivity or heat transfer characteristics.
Benefits include enhanced device performance, improved energy efficiency, precise temperature control, extended product lifespan, and the creation of novel functional materials with dynamic thermal responses.
Common materials include phase-change materials, thermoelectrics, magnetocalorics, electrocalorics, and various composites engineered for tunable thermal properties and responses.