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Thermal conductivity and heat transfer in superlattices

Conference ·
OSTI ID:20014243

Understanding the thermal conductivity and heat transfer processes in superlattice structures is critical for the development of thermoelectric materials and devices based on quantum structures. This work reports progress on the modeling of thermal conductivity of superlattice structures. Results from the models established based on the Boltzmann transport equation could explain existing experimental results on the thermal conductivity of semiconductor superlattices in both in plane and cross-plane directions. These results suggest the possibility of engineering the interfaces to further reduce thermal conductivity of superlattice structures.

Research Organization:
Duke Univ., Durham, NC (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
National Science Foundation
OSTI ID:
20014243
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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