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Thermal Conductivity Measurements Of Nanomaterials, Javier Acosta Martinez
Thermal Conductivity Measurements Of Nanomaterials, Javier Acosta Martinez
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Thermal conductivity “k” can be defined as a material property where heat is diffused due to a temperature gradient within the material. Among the applications for thermal conductivity are: thermoelectrics, thermal interface materials, thin films, insulation, among many others. A study was made to compare the different types of studies of thermal conductivity of nanomaterials, as well as, a comparison among the different types of setups used to measure thermal conductivity. For this study a custom made thermal conductivity tester was built, this tester was validated by measuring materials with both low and high thermal conductivity, and comparing the results …