Articles tagged with Thermal Conductivity
Researchers have engineered a new material with exceptional stiffness and low thermal conductivity, outperforming any material found in nature. The material can be printed as a thin film at large scales, making it suitable for various applications such as cookware, electronic devices, and space travel.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas discovered that making ice colder can weaken its grip on surfaces, making it easier to remove. This challenges conventional thinking and suggests that in extremely cold environments, cooling ice rather than warming it may be a better approach.
Kinetic simulations distinguish collective from diffusive charge and heat transport in a graphene Corbino disk, revealing magnetic-field-induced deflection of charge and heat flux. The hydrodynamic regime shows a substantially larger temperature rise under electric-field driving, associated with reduced momentum relaxation.
Researchers have designed a 3D device that can hide objects from infrared cameras and protect them from extreme temperatures, with potential applications in electronics, security, and defense
Researchers develop a new strategy for producing negative thermal expansion (NTE) materials, enabling safer and more efficient synthesis. The approach combines reverse coprecipitation with oxidation in a single step, eliminating the need for harsh chemicals and reducing environmental impact.
Researchers at Rice University developed a custom Python-based software tool to rapidly analyze data from high-resolution X-ray diffraction, identifying dislocations and irregularities in the atomic lattice. The approach can accelerate the development of more reliable electronic and quantum devices.
Researchers have identified a mechanism to improve energy efficiency by converting wasted heat into electricity using hollow silicon nanotubes. This technology has the potential to replace rare metals with abundant silicon, leading to more efficient thermoelectric devices.
The transient electro-thermal (TET) technique offers a powerful method for measuring thermal diffusivity and conductivity in emerging low-dimensional materials. With high precision and simplicity, TET is reshaping heat transport characterization.
Researchers from CiQUS introduce a prototype thermal memory device capable of switching between high and low thermal conductivity states through electrical stimuli. The device relies on ultra-thin ferroelectric films with precise regulation of thermal conductivity, enabling stable and non-volatile thermal states.
Researchers discovered a new material, boron arsenide, that exhibits record-high coherence of optical phonons due to suppression of three-phonon scattering. This finding holds promise for the development of quantum phononics and could aid in managing excess heat in electronics.
Scientists discover a new method to engineer crystalline materials with exceptionally low thermal conductivity by alloying YbN into AlN. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize industries such as semiconductor packaging and chemical reactors.
Two University of Houston scientists, Zhifeng Ren and Yan Yao, have been named Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate's program for their significant scientific influence in energy research. Their work has led to transformative discoveries and innovations in superconductivity and energy storage.
The new facility can test thermal performance of heat exchangers and cooling equipment up to five megawatts, supporting the growing $30 billion data center cooling industry. SwRI offers customized testing services, including coolant distribution units and secondary side pumps, and replicates real-world conditions.
A novel machine learning framework combines interpretable deep learning with multiscale computational techniques to predict lattice thermal conductivity. The approach identifies high-performance materials for thermal management and energy conversion, providing deeper insights into heat transfer at the atomic scale.
University of Houston researchers have discovered a material with thermal conductivity exceeding 2,100 watts per meter per Kelvin at room temperature. This breakthrough challenges existing theories and could lead to the development of new semiconductor materials with improved thermal management in electronics and data centers.
Researchers at QUT developed a material that achieves record-high thermoelectric performance, converting waste heat into clean electricity with over 13% efficiency. The material also has environmental benefits, being stable and simple to produce without toxic elements.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a new method to fabricate ultrapure diamond films for quantum and electronic applications. By growing an extra layer of diamond on top of the substrate after ion implantation, they can bypass high-temperature annealing and generate higher-purity films.
Researchers identified a direct correlation between the emergence of boson peak (BP) and first sharp diffraction peak (FSDP) using heterogeneous elasticity theory. This suggests that FSDP is a determining factor in the vibrational behavior of glasses within the THz band.
Scientists have developed a new microscope that accurately measures directional heat flow in materials. This advancement can lead to better designs for electronic devices and energy systems, with potential applications in faster computers, more efficient solar panels, and batteries.
Researchers at Nagoya University developed an ultra-thin loop heat pipe to improve heat control in smartphones and tablets. The device transports heat without electricity, enabling sustained high performance without compromising on design or user experience.
A team of scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has made a groundbreaking discovery at the Gofar fault in the eastern Pacific Ocean. They found extremely conductive blobs beneath the seafloor on one side of the fault, which could indicate brine accumulations and magma activity.
A team of researchers led by UMass Amherst discovered that imperfect polymer fillers can enhance thermal conductivity, challenging conventional wisdom. Polymers with defective fillers performed 160% better than those with perfect fillers in conducting heat.
Researchers developed a Cu-Ta-Li alloy with exceptional thermal stability and mechanical strength, combining copper's conductivity with nickel-based superalloy-like properties. The alloy's nanostructure prevents grain growth, improving high-temperature performance and durability under extreme conditions.
Researchers at Graz University of Technology developed a new understanding of how complex materials like organic semiconductors and MOFs transport thermal energy. They discovered that phonon tunneling plays a crucial role in heat conduction, enabling targeted design of materials with specific thermal properties.
Researchers at HZB have produced mesoporous silicon layers with tiny pores, revealing the electronic transport mechanism. The material has great potential for applications, including thermally insulating qubits for quantum computers. Disorder plays a key role in understanding charge transport.
Researchers at Newcastle University have developed a new environmentally-friendly mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel, which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste. The new mortar mix reduced heat loss by up to 55% while maintaining the required strength for masonry construction.
A research team at Hokkaido University developed novel cerium oxide-based thermal switches, surpassing prior benchmarks with high efficiency and sustainability. The switches feature a new benchmark for electrochemical thermal switches, offering broad applications in industries such as electronics cooling and renewable energy systems.
Scientists have found ultra-low lattice thermal conductivity in the ordered crystal CsAg5Te3 due to weak chemical bonding and strong phonon anharmonicity. The material exhibits liquid-like phonon transport behavior, enabling it as a promising candidate for thermoelectric applications.
Researchers at UVA confirmed a key principle governing heat flow in thin metal films, providing a breakthrough in understanding thermal conductivity. The validation of Matthiessen's rule paves the way for refining materials that interconnect circuits in advanced computer chips.
Researchers at CiQUS developed a new technique to create thermal circuits in certain oxides, enabling localized control of heat flow. By applying electric fields, they reduced thermal conductivity by up to 50% in micrometric regions, paving the way for efficient heat management in microelectronics.
Researchers at the University of Virginia have confirmed a key principle governing heat flow in thin metal films, paving the way for advancements in technology and more efficient devices. The study validated Matthiessen's rule in ultra-thin copper films, providing a blueprint to mitigate thermal bottlenecks.
Scientists have developed a method to control heat transfer in graphite crystals, enabling efficient thermal management in electronic components. The discovery uses concepts from fluid dynamics to manipulate phonons, or quasiparticles that propagate through solid-state crystals.
A study investigated heat transfer in PEM fuel cell stacks with serpentine-type cooling channels, revealing the impact of operating conditions on refrigeration capability. The research aimed to develop a novel correlation for the Nusselt number, facilitating more efficient cooling system design.
A new mathematical theory offers insights into how heat travels through sea ice, which affects global climate predictions. The study provides a way to relate sea ice's thermal properties to its temperature and salt content, allowing for more accurate climate models.
Researchers develop high-performance copper/graphene composite conductor for high power density motors. The composite wire exhibits extremely high strength and electrical conductivity at both room and elevated temperatures.
Scientists have engineered materials that are both stiff and excellent thermal insulators, opening up new possibilities for applications such as electronic device coatings. The discovery allows for controlling the material's properties through composition adjustments.
Scientists at Nara Institute of Science and Technology create flexible wearable thermoelectric generators that produce electricity from body heat using high-performing carbon nanotube yarns. The yarns, developed through a low-cost and environmentally friendly method, show three times higher power factor than previous CNT yarns.
A new study models the impact of high thermal conductivity paper on power transformer performance and life. The research aims to improve transformer efficiency by reducing hotspot temperatures, potentially doubling or tripling lifespan. Researchers used Stampede2 supercomputer simulations to test the effectiveness of engineered paper.
Scientists at CiQUS have developed a new study that modulates thermal conductivity in materials using electrical pulses. By applying appropriate voltages, researchers achieved a reversible increase or decrease in thermal conductivity, with a 20% modulation at room temperature.
Researchers have discovered a new type of pyrochlore-type oxyfluoride with high ionic conductivity and air stability, suitable for electric vehicles, airplanes, and miniaturization applications. The material exhibits low activation energy and operates within a wide temperature range.
Researchers at National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Japan developed a new technique to observe heat propagation paths and behavior within material specimens. This technique uses scanning transmission electron microscopy with pulsed electron beams and high-precision temperature measurement devices.
Scientists have successfully developed a new structure family of oxide proton conductors as an alternative solid oxide fuel cell operated at low temperature. They achieved remarkable proton conductivity of 0.158 S cm−1 at 500°C by surficially transporting protons along oxide-ion conductor GDC particles.
Researchers used data science techniques to analyze the atomic structure of amorphous germanium materials, revealing that smaller atomic rings are associated with lower thermal conductivity and larger rings with higher conductivity. This discovery could lead to the development of new metastable phase-integrated thermal control materials.
Researchers developed inverse-perovskite-based thermoelectric materials with low lattice thermal conductivity and high power factor, promising eco-friendly alternatives to toxic heavy element-based materials. The materials exhibit high energy conversion efficiency, comparable to toxic elements in the same temperature range.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University fabricated GaN transistors using diamond substrates, achieving more than twice the heat dissipation of SiC-based transistors. This novel technology has the potential to revolutionize power and radio frequency electronics with improved thermal management capabilities.
Researchers at DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have discovered that adding a small amount of solid carbon to copper boosts its ability to conduct electricity. The findings could lead to more efficient electricity distribution, as well as more efficient motors for electric vehicles and industrial equipment.
Researchers discovered that chiral phonons, which exhibit circular motion, interact differently than linear phonons and have a larger magnetic moment in topological materials. This finding enhances thermal conductivity and opens new possibilities for advanced devices and applications.
The Wiedemann-Franz law, a 170-year-old principle, breaks down in quantum materials but remains applicable to copper oxide superconductors. Theoretical studies using the Hubbard model show that electrons' collective behavior explains the discrepancies.
Purdue researchers found that graphene's thermal conductivity is lower than previously thought due to four-phonon scattering. The team predicted the material's thermal conductivity at room temperature to be 1,300 W/(m K), which is less than diamond and raw graphite.
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have discovered a new strategy to enhance the conductivity and stability of perovskite-type proton conductors, overcoming the 'Norby gap' issue. Donor doping into materials with disordered intrinsic oxygen vacancies enables high proton conduction at intermediate and low temperatures.
A team of UCLA researchers has developed a stable and fully solid-state thermal transistor that uses an electric field to control heat movement in semiconductor devices. The device boasts record-high performance with switching speeds over 1 megahertz and tunability of up to 1,300%.
The study predicts thermal conductivity of bridgmanite and post-perovskite at high pressure and temperature, clarifying heat flow distribution and magnitude at the core-mantle boundary. The team obtained a heat flux of 7.1 ± 0.5 TW, which is significant for understanding Earth's coupled core-mantle evolution and geodynamo operation.
Researchers at Nagoya University developed a niobium waveguide that enhances high-precision communications for Beyond 5G/6G networks. The waveguide's conductivity improves with cooling, reducing losses and increasing data transmission accuracy.
A team of researchers at UNIST has developed solid electrolyte materials utilizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to improve the efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells. The new materials demonstrate high hydrogen ion conductivity and durability, holding promise for advancing sustainable energy solutions.
Scientists create a design that enables simultaneous presentation of photothermal, thermal conductive, and superhydrophobic properties, achieving record-high defrosting efficacy. The innovative assembly enhances de-icing and defrosting efficiency, reducing overall defrosting durations by 2-3 times.
Lancaster University researchers have developed a novel scanning thermal microscopy approach to directly measure the heat conductivity of two-dimensional materials. This breakthrough enables the creation of efficient waste heat scavengers generating cheap electricity, new compact fridges, and advanced optical and microwave sensors and ...
Scientists have developed a metallic gel that allows for highly conductive 3D printing at room temperature. The gel, which is 97.5% metal, enables the creation of electronic components and devices with unprecedented conductivity.
Researchers optimize micronozzle design through numerical simulation and design optimization to improve thrust force and specific impulse. The study finds that wall heat transfer, convergence duct design, throat shape, and expander structural parameters significantly affect nozzle performance.
A team at the University of Minnesota discovered a way to control heat flow in materials 'on the fly' using a simple process. This record-setting discovery could lead to developing more energy-efficient and durable electronic devices.
Researchers have developed a new nanocomposite film using electrospinning that can dissipate heat more efficiently, potentially keeping tiny electronics cool. The film's unique design acts as a 'highway' to direct heat away from the device.