Interface phonon transport in nanomaterials: numerical methods and modulation strategies.

J Phys Condens Matter

Department of Applied Physics, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, People's Republic of China.

Published: November 2024


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The thermal properties of interfaces in nanomaterials are critical for various technological applications, including thermal management in electronic and photonic devices, thermoelectric conversion and thermal insulation. Recent advancements in numerical simulation tools (the non-equilibrium Green's approach, the Boltzmann transport equation and the Monte Carlo method, molecular dynamics simulations) have significantly enhanced our understanding of phonon transport and scattering processes in nanomaterials. These advances have led to the discovery of new thermal interfacial materials and enabled precise modulation of phonon thermal conductance to achieve desired thermal performance. This review summarizes recent research progress in interface thermal transport, focusing on intriguing heat phenomena such as finite size effect and phonon coherent property. Additionally, it discusses strategies for modulating thermal conductance through disorder and roughness. Finally, the review proposes the opportunities and challenges associated with modulating interface thermal transport.

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