Nanoscale Heat Transfer: from Computation to Experiment

TL;DR

This review discusses recent advances in computational and experimental techniques that have enhanced understanding of heat transfer phenomena at the nanoscale, highlighting new discoveries and ongoing challenges.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of recent progress in nanoscale thermal transport studies, combining computational and experimental perspectives.

Findings

Identification of novel thermal transport phenomena at the nanoscale

Advancements in computational methods for nanoscale heat transfer

Experimental techniques revealing unique heat transfer behaviors

Abstract

Heat transfer can differ distinctly at the nanoscale from that at the macroscale. Recent advancement in computational and experimental techniques has enabled a large number of interesting observations and understanding of heat transfer processes at the nanoscale. In this review, we will first discuss recent advances in computational and experimental methods used in nanoscale thermal transport studies, followed by reviews of novel thermal transport phenomena at the nanoscale observed in both computational and experimental studies, and discussion on current understanding of these novel phenomena. Our perspectives on challenges and opportunities on computational and experimental methods are also presented.