Advanced thermal and magnetic materials for high-power and high-temperature applications: a comprehensive review
Wubshet Getachew Mengesha, Kaveer Nagessar
Abstract
This comprehensive review explores the advancements, applications, and challenges of advanced thermal and magnetic materials in high-power and high-temperature environments. These materials, including high-temperature superconductors, ferromagnetic materials, and magnetic alloys, are crucial for industries such as energy, aerospace, automotive, and electronics. They are crucial for managing heat, converting energy, and storing it, which boosts the efficiency and dependability of renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and aerospace technologies. Nonetheless, they encounter major obstacles, such as material breakdown under harsh conditions, expensive production, and sustainability issues. The study explores essential thermal properties like heat capacity, thermal conductivity, thermal expansion, and thermal stress, highlighting the significance of ceramics, composites, metals, carbon nanotubes, and phase-change materials. It also investigates magnetic properties like permeability, coercivity, and remanence, essential for high-power applications. Emerging technologies such as nanotechnology, additive manufacturing, and machine learning offer promising solutions to overcome existing limitations. The review highlights the need for interdisciplinary research to develop sustainable and cost-effective materials capable of withstanding extreme conditions while maintaining performance. It underscores the importance of continuing research and development to address global energy and environmental challenges, paving the way for next-generation technologies. In summary, cutting-edge thermal and magnetic materials are set to transform industries, paving the way for more efficient and dependable technological advancements.