Infrared camouflage based on In3SbTe2 for dynamic thermal management

IF 4.9 2区工程技术 Q1 ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL

International Journal of Thermal Sciences Pub Date : 2025-03-29 DOI:10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2025.109903

Zhiying Chen , Kaihua Zhang , Kun Yu , Junbo Yang , Xiaohu Wu

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Abstract

Achieving low emissivity in infrared detection bands is an effective means of infrared camouflage. However, in complex environments, the modulation of surface temperature is also crucial to improve the effectiveness of IR camouflage. In this study, a tunable multilayer thermal emitter (TMTE) is proposed to maintain the low emissivity in the infrared (IR) detection band while realizing the dynamic regulation of the radiative heat dissipation in the non-atmospheric window (NAW, 5–8 μm) by modulating the crystalline and amorphous phase transitions of the phase change material In₃SbTe₂ (IST). The TMTE consists of Ge/Al₂O₃/Ge/IST/Ag layer, which utilizes the phase transition property of IST to regulate the emissivity in the mid-wave (MWIR, 3–5 μm), long-wave (LWIR, 8–14 μm) and NAW bands. In its crystalline state the TMTE achieves high emissivity in the NAW, aiding heat dissipation when the target temperature is above the background. When the background temperature is higher than that of the target, it can be switched to the amorphous state. The TMTE at this point achieves a low average emissivity in the NAW band, in order to minimizes heat loss. Simulated thermal images of these two modes demonstrate effective IR stealth in different temperature ranges, demonstrating the potential of this TMTE for adaptable, multi-band infrared camouflage. This adjustable emissivity provides robust multi-band IR camouflage adapted to environmental conditions, offering new insights into IR stealth technology.

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International Journal of Thermal Sciences 工程技术-工程：机械

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8.10

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11.10%

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531

审稿时长

55 days

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Thermal Sciences is a journal devoted to the publication of fundamental studies on the physics of transfer processes in general, with an emphasis on thermal aspects and also applied research on various processes, energy systems and the environment. Articles are published in English and French, and are subject to peer review. The fundamental subjects considered within the scope of the journal are: * Heat and relevant mass transfer at all scales (nano, micro and macro) and in all types of material (heterogeneous, composites, biological,...) and fluid flow * Forced, natural or mixed convection in reactive or non-reactive media * Single or multi–phase fluid flow with or without phase change * Near–and far–field radiative heat transfer * Combined modes of heat transfer in complex systems (for example, plasmas, biological, geological,...) * Multiscale modelling The applied research topics include: * Heat exchangers, heat pipes, cooling processes * Transport phenomena taking place in industrial processes (chemical, food and agricultural, metallurgical, space and aeronautical, automobile industries) * Nano–and micro–technology for energy, space, biosystems and devices * Heat transport analysis in advanced systems * Impact of energy–related processes on environment, and emerging energy systems The study of thermophysical properties of materials and fluids, thermal measurement techniques, inverse methods, and the developments of experimental methods are within the scope of the International Journal of Thermal Sciences which also covers the modelling, and numerical methods applied to thermal transfer.