A one-way street for phonon transport: past, present and future of solid-state thermal rectification

Thermal rectification is the dependence of the thermal conductivity on the direction of heat propagation. This fascinating effect could be exploited for the design of thermal devices, such as the thermal diode, and could find application in energy harvesting and thermal management. Where did we star...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Rurali, Riccardo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/361137
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/361137
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85186676489
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Phononics
Phonons
Thermal conductivity
Thermal diodes
Thermal rectification
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Sumario:Thermal rectification is the dependence of the thermal conductivity on the direction of heat propagation. This fascinating effect could be exploited for the design of thermal devices, such as the thermal diode, and could find application in energy harvesting and thermal management. Where did we start from, what has been achieved and what does the future hold?