Séminaire

Jeudi 12 Décembre 2024 à 16h00.

Modelling heat and mass transfer phenomena in nanostructured materials for energy applications

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Nanostructured materials exhibit peculiar heat and mass transfer properties due to complex phenomena occurring across multiple time and spatial scales. These properties make them highly effective for specific energy applications, yet their intricate design can challenge a rational design and scalable production. Accurate and rapid prediction of their thermal properties is therefore important for transitioning these materials from the lab to industrial applications. This seminar will present recent advancements in understanding coupled heat and mass transfer in nanostructured materials, with a focus on energy-related uses. Through case studies of polymer nanocomposites, nanoporous materials, and nanocolloids—each demonstrating enhanced heat transfer and storage capabilities—we will discuss how atomistic and mesoscopic simulations shed light on fundamental mechanisms at nanoscale interfaces. The seminar will also explore the potential of integrating multi-scale simulations with data-driven methods to improve both the accuracy and efficiency of thermal property predictions for nanostructured materials.

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