Impact of separator conductivity on thermal performance and irreversibility in multilayer phase change material heat sinks

Key Points

• Thermal performance improves with higher separator conductivity, enhancing heat dissipation.
• A notable increase in efficiency of 25% was observed across various conductivity levels tested.
• Analysis of multilayer phase change material heat sinks demonstrates how separator conductivity influences efficiency.
• Implications suggest better designs could lead to enhanced thermal management in practical applications.