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Graphene's thermal conductivity: materials, ultrathin carbon dissipates heat well when supported by a solid

Authors :
Jacoby, Mitch
Source :
Chemical & Engineering News. April 12, 2010, Vol. 88 Issue 15, p5, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Graphene is found to be an exceptional heat conductor when it is draped across a solid. The study places suspended graphene's thermal conductivity as high as 5,000 watts per meter per kelvin.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00092347
Volume :
88
Issue :
15
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Chemical & Engineering News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.225420991