Thermal Conductivity
Thermal conductivity, the ability of a material to transfer heat, is a crucial property studied across diverse scientific and engineering fields. Current research focuses on improving the accuracy and efficiency of predicting thermal conductivity, employing advanced machine learning techniques such as physics-informed neural networks, graph neural networks, and autoencoders to model complex material microstructures and large-scale systems like subsurface geological formations. These models are being applied to enhance the prediction of thermal properties in various materials, from nanofluids to geological strata, improving the design of efficient heat transfer systems and furthering our understanding of Earth's thermal processes. The improved accuracy and efficiency of these predictive models have significant implications for material science, energy applications, and geological modeling.