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Daniel J Braconnier¹, Evan Z Toth¹, José A Martinez¹

¹Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.

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|May 23, 2025

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Researchers developed a new printable dielectric composite for advanced thermal management. This material achieves high thermal conductivity, enabling effective heatsinks for electronic devices.

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Additive Manufacturing
Thermal Management

Background:

Increasing power density in electronics necessitates advanced thermal management solutions.
Additive manufacturing offers potential for complex heatsink designs but faces material limitations.
Demand for lightweight, electrically insulative, and RF-transparent dielectric materials is rising.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a printable dielectric composite with enhanced thermal conductivity for heatsink applications.
To overcome rheological limitations in polymer composites at high filler concentrations.
To achieve thermal conductivity comparable to metallic materials in a low-density dielectric.

Main Methods:

Multi-generational compositional design of polymer composites with phonon-conducting ceramics.

Keywords:

composite materials fused filament fabrication low‐loss dielectric materials thermal conductivity thermal management

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Utilized surface-modified boron nitride platelets within a poly-lactic acid matrix.

Implemented thermal post-processing to induce templated crystallization and form a hetero-percolated network.

Main Results:

Achieved thermal conductivity exceeding 16 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹, surpassing previous dielectric composite limits.
Developed a printable composite overcoming rheological challenges at high filler volume fractions.
Successfully 3D printed heatsinks with performance comparable to stainless steel.

Conclusions:

The novel dielectric composite offers a viable low-density alternative to metallic heatsinks.
Thermal post-processing is crucial for creating a hetero-percolated network and enhancing thermal performance.
The material is suitable for applications requiring electrical insulation and RF transparency.