In a new study, researchers have designed and demonstrated a novel type of polymer demonstrating a switchable thermal conductivity controlled by light. The material has the potential to route the ...

Scientists have long known that diamond is the best material for conducting heat, but it has drawbacks: It is costly and is an electrical insulator; when paired with a semiconductor device, diamond ...

Mechanical Engineering Professor Alan McGaughey of Carnegie Mellon University recently coordinated the Phonon Olympics, bringing together developers and expert users to benchmark three leading ...

As with all thermal gels from the company, the formulation of THERM-A-GAP GEL 120 accommodates the high-performance and reliability necessities of modern electronics. The product can operate in ...

Efficient heating of buildings is important in reducing the amount of energy used, This is because the amount of energy required for heating can be very large. Thermal energy will transfer from inside ...

Metal organic frameworks, or MOFs, are kind of like plastic building block toys. The pieces are simple to connect, yet they're capable of building highly sophisticated structures. Metal organic ...