Non-metallic crystalline materials conduct heat by the transport of quantized atomic lattice vibrations called phonons. Thermal conductivity depends on how far phonons travel between scattering events ...

Much of today’s modern technology relies on heat transfer to function. Devices and systems within the fields of air conditioning, power generation, microelectronics, transportation, and more, utilize ...

Thermal conductivity plays a critical role within semiconductor technology; to meet the needs required for this ever-evolving industry, novel materials that improve thermal conductivity are paramount.

New materials strategy produces the lowest thermal conductivity reported in an inorganic material. Courtesy: University of Liverpool A new inorganic material with the lowest thermal conductivity ever ...