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Karthik R¹, Ashutosh Srivastava², Soumen Midya²

¹Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, West Bengal, 721302, India.

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Researchers developed a cost-effective method using 2D hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) coatings to improve heat dissipation in electronics. This technique significantly reduces operating temperatures and power consumption in electronic devices.

Keywords:

2D hBN density functional theory thermal imaging thermal management

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Nanotechnology
Electronics Engineering

Background:

Miniaturization of electronic components causes overheating and failures.
Conventional heat dissipation methods are insufficient for modern electronics.
Limited surface area and short-circuit risks hinder heat management.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a fast, low-cost, and scalable technique for enhancing heat dissipation.
To utilize 2D hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) coatings for improved thermal management.
To reduce operating temperatures and power consumption in commercial electronics.

Main Methods:

Application of inexpensive 2D hBN layers via drop casting or spray coating.
Measurement of thermal conductivity enhancement at IC surfaces.
Demonstration of reduced operating temperatures on a coated audio amplifier circuit board.
Utilizing density functional theory to understand material interactions.

Main Results:

Boosted thermal conductivity from <0.3 to 260 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹.
Achieved over double the heat flux and convective heat transfer.
Demonstrated a 17.4% reduction in operating temperature for an audio amplifier.
Identified enhanced interaction between 2D hBN and packaging materials.

Conclusions:

2D hBN coatings offer a promising solution for heat dissipation in electronics.
The technique is scalable, cost-effective, and compatible with existing manufacturing.
Significant energy and cost savings are achievable for large-scale electronics.