How Do Electron-Phonon Interactions Affect Thermal Properties of Nanomaterials?
The thermal properties of nanomaterials are heavily influenced by electron-phonon interactions:
Thermal conductivity can be reduced due to increased scattering of phonons by electrons and defects. In thermoelectric materials, optimizing electron-phonon coupling is essential for enhancing the figure of merit (ZT). For heat dissipation in nanoelectronic devices, understanding these interactions is key to managing thermal budgets.
