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  • Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Thermal management is crucial for nanoelectronics.
  • Graphene's unique properties make it a candidate for thermal applications.
  • Understanding heat transport in nanostructures is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate heat flux and thermal rectification in graphene Y junctions.
  • To compare thermal rectification in single-layer versus double-layer graphene Y junctions.
  • To explore the influence of interlayer interactions on heat conduction.

Main Methods:

  • Molecular dynamics simulations were employed.
  • Graphene Y junctions with 16.7 nm lengths were modeled.
  • Heat flux was analyzed in asymmetric graphene ribbons.

Main Results:

  • A clear thermal rectification effect was observed, with heat flux preferentially from branches to the stem.
  • Double-layer graphene Y junctions exhibited a larger rectification ratio than single-layer junctions.
  • Layer-layer interactions were identified as a key factor enhancing thermal rectification.

Conclusions:

  • Graphene Y junctions demonstrate significant thermal rectification.
  • Double-layer graphene offers improved thermal rectification compared to single-layer.
  • These findings support the use of few-layer graphene in nanoelectronic thermal management.