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Omid Farzadian1, Farrokh Yousefi2, Mehdi Shafiee3
1Department of Physics, School of Sciences and Humanities, Nazarbayev University, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
Journal of Molecular Graphics & Modelling
|March 31, 2024
Summary
This study explores thermal rectification in graphene-boron nitride carbon (G-BCN) systems. Results show that the boron nitride carbon configuration significantly influences heat flow direction, impacting thermal properties.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Graphene-like boron nitride carbon (BCN) is a novel semiconductor with unique thermal properties.
- Understanding thermal transport in hybrid materials is crucial for advanced thermal management applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate phonon thermal rectification in graphene-BCN hybrid systems.
- Analyze the influence of BCN configuration, temperature, and strain on thermal rectification.
- Elucidate the interface effects and underlying mechanisms of thermal rectification.
Main Methods:
- Non-equilibrium molecular dynamics (NEMD) simulations.
- Systematic variation of temperature gradients (positive and negative).
- Analysis of Kapitza resistance and phonon density of states (DOS).
Main Results:
- Thermal rectification in G-BCN systems is dependent on the specific BCN configuration.
- Sample temperature and applied temperature difference affect thermal rectification behavior.
- Strain levels and G-BCN interface Kapitza resistance play a role in modulating thermal rectification.
Conclusions:
- The BCN configuration is a key factor determining the directionality of heat flow in G-BCN hybrids.
- NEMD simulations provide insights into the mechanisms governing phonon transport and thermal rectification.
- This research contributes to the development of materials with tunable thermal properties for nanoscale devices.
