Chapter 7 - Thermal Conductivity of Diamond Nanothread

TL;DR

This chapter explores the thermal conductivity of diamond nanothread, a novel one-dimensional carbon nanostructure, discussing its properties, influencing factors, and potential applications in nanocomposites.

Contribution

It provides the first comprehensive analysis of thermal transport in diamond nanothreads, including experimental synthesis, mechanical properties, and application prospects.

Findings

Thermal conductivity varies with size, geometry, and temperature.

Diamond nanothreads can reinforce nanocomposites effectively.

Experimental synthesis confirms theoretical predictions.

Abstract

This chapter introduces the thermal conductivity of a novel one-dimensional carbon nanostructure - diamond nanothread. It starts by introducing the family of the diamond nanothread as acquired from density functional theory calculations and also its successful experimental synthesisation. It then briefs the mechanical properties of the diamond nanothreads as a fundamental for their engineering applications. After that, it focuses on the thermal transport properties of the diamond nanothreads by examining the influences from various parameters such as size, geometry, and temperature. Then, the application of diamond nanothread as reinforcements for nanocomposites is discussed. By the end of the chapter, future directions and their potential applications are discussed.