Tuesday, 1 August 2017

A semiconductor that can beat the heat

A newly discovered collective rattling effect in a type of crystalline semiconductor blocks most heat transfer while preserving high electrical conductivity - a rare pairing that scientists say could reduce heat buildup in electronic devices and turbine engines, among other possible applications.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170731164434.htm



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