Thermal Management Research Center

Improvement of Corrosion and Weather Resistance for Heat Exchanger Materials (Copper, Aluminum)

Research Content

This project researches corrosion-resistant and weather-resistant materials for heat exchangers. Due to its high thermal conductivity, copper (red copper) is currently widely used as a heat exchanger material. However, because the weight and price of copper are much higher than aluminum, the industry has started to consider using aluminum heat exchangers for thermal management of electronic equipment in mobile devices (such as electric vehicles). Nevertheless, aluminum has poorer weather resistance and faces galvanic corrosion issues when in contact with copper. Therefore, this group focuses on the development and improvement of corrosion inhibition for related materials to enhance their reliability and durability in practical applications.