An insight into thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>-graphene hetero-nanosheets: a molecular dynamics study

<p dir="ltr">Simulation of thermal properties of graphene hetero-nanosheets is a key step in understanding their performance in nano-electronics where thermal loads and shocks are highly likely. Herein we combine graphene and boron-carbide nanosheets (BC3N) heterogeneous structures t...

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Main Author: Maryam Zarghami Dehaghani (17542248) (author)
Other Authors: Fatemeh Molaei (6548666) (author), Farrokh Yousefi (17542242) (author), S. Mohammad Sajadi (11198466) (author), Amin Esmaeili (17541204) (author), Ahmad Mohaddespour (17541948) (author), Omid Farzadian (17542251) (author), Sajjad Habibzadeh (5548580) (author), Amin Hamed Mashhadzadeh (17541945) (author), Christos Spitas (11977109) (author), Mohammad Reza Saeb (3237825) (author)
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Fatemeh Molaei (6548666)
Farrokh Yousefi (17542242)
S. Mohammad Sajadi (11198466)
Amin Esmaeili (17541204)
Ahmad Mohaddespour (17541948)
Omid Farzadian (17542251)
Sajjad Habibzadeh (5548580)
Amin Hamed Mashhadzadeh (17541945)
Christos Spitas (11977109)
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description <p dir="ltr">Simulation of thermal properties of graphene hetero-nanosheets is a key step in understanding their performance in nano-electronics where thermal loads and shocks are highly likely. Herein we combine graphene and boron-carbide nanosheets (BC3N) heterogeneous structures to obtain BC3N-graphene hetero-nanosheet (BC3GrHs) as a model semiconductor with tunable properties. Poor thermal properties of such heterostructures would curb their long-term practice. BC<sub>3</sub>GrHs may be imperfect with grain boundaries comprising non-hexagonal rings, heptagons, and pentagons as topological defects. Therefore, a realistic picture of the thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>GrHs necessitates consideration of grain boundaries of heptagon-pentagon defect pairs. Herein thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>GrHs with various defects were evaluated applying molecular dynamic (MD) simulation. First, temperature profiles along BC<sub>3</sub>GrHs interface with symmetric and asymmetric pentagon-heptagon pairs at 300 K, ΔT = 40 K, and zero strain were compared. Next, the effect of temperature, strain, and temperature gradient (ΔT) on Kaptiza resistance (interfacial thermal resistance at the grain boundary) was visualized. It was found that Kapitza resistance increases upon an increase of defect density in the grain boundary. Besides, among symmetric grain boundaries, 5–7–6–6 and 5–7–5–7 defect pairs showed the lowest (2 × 10<sup>–10</sup> m<sup>2</sup> K W<sup>−1</sup>) and highest (4.9 × 10<sup>–10</sup> m<sup>2</sup> K W<sup>−1</sup>) values of Kapitza resistance, respectively. Regarding parameters affecting Kapitza resistance, increased temperature and strain caused the rise and drop in Kaptiza thermal resistance, respectively. However, lengthier nanosheets had lower Kapitza thermal resistance. Moreover, changes in temperature gradient had a negligible effect on the Kapitza resistance.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Scientific Reports<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-02576-6" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-02576-6</a></p><p dir="ltr">Disclaimer: The University of Doha for Science and Technology replaced the now-former College of the North Atlantic-Qatar after an Amiri decision in 2022. UDST has become and first national applied University in Qatar; it is also second national University in the country.</p>
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spelling An insight into thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>-graphene hetero-nanosheets: a molecular dynamics studyMaryam Zarghami Dehaghani (17542248)Fatemeh Molaei (6548666)Farrokh Yousefi (17542242)S. Mohammad Sajadi (11198466)Amin Esmaeili (17541204)Ahmad Mohaddespour (17541948)Omid Farzadian (17542251)Sajjad Habibzadeh (5548580)Amin Hamed Mashhadzadeh (17541945)Christos Spitas (11977109)Mohammad Reza Saeb (3237825)EngineeringMaterials engineeringNanotechnologythermal propertiesC3-graphene hetero-nanosheetsmolecular dynamics study<p dir="ltr">Simulation of thermal properties of graphene hetero-nanosheets is a key step in understanding their performance in nano-electronics where thermal loads and shocks are highly likely. Herein we combine graphene and boron-carbide nanosheets (BC3N) heterogeneous structures to obtain BC3N-graphene hetero-nanosheet (BC3GrHs) as a model semiconductor with tunable properties. Poor thermal properties of such heterostructures would curb their long-term practice. BC<sub>3</sub>GrHs may be imperfect with grain boundaries comprising non-hexagonal rings, heptagons, and pentagons as topological defects. Therefore, a realistic picture of the thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>GrHs necessitates consideration of grain boundaries of heptagon-pentagon defect pairs. Herein thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>GrHs with various defects were evaluated applying molecular dynamic (MD) simulation. First, temperature profiles along BC<sub>3</sub>GrHs interface with symmetric and asymmetric pentagon-heptagon pairs at 300 K, ΔT = 40 K, and zero strain were compared. Next, the effect of temperature, strain, and temperature gradient (ΔT) on Kaptiza resistance (interfacial thermal resistance at the grain boundary) was visualized. It was found that Kapitza resistance increases upon an increase of defect density in the grain boundary. Besides, among symmetric grain boundaries, 5–7–6–6 and 5–7–5–7 defect pairs showed the lowest (2 × 10<sup>–10</sup> m<sup>2</sup> K W<sup>−1</sup>) and highest (4.9 × 10<sup>–10</sup> m<sup>2</sup> K W<sup>−1</sup>) values of Kapitza resistance, respectively. Regarding parameters affecting Kapitza resistance, increased temperature and strain caused the rise and drop in Kaptiza thermal resistance, respectively. However, lengthier nanosheets had lower Kapitza thermal resistance. Moreover, changes in temperature gradient had a negligible effect on the Kapitza resistance.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Scientific Reports<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-02576-6" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-02576-6</a></p><p dir="ltr">Disclaimer: The University of Doha for Science and Technology replaced the now-former College of the North Atlantic-Qatar after an Amiri decision in 2022. UDST has become and first national applied University in Qatar; it is also second national University in the country.</p>2021-11-29T03:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1038/s41598-021-02576-6https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/An_insight_into_thermal_properties_of_BC_sub_3_sub_-graphene_hetero-nanosheets_a_molecular_dynamics_study/24717603CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/247176032021-11-29T03:00:00Z
spellingShingle An insight into thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>-graphene hetero-nanosheets: a molecular dynamics study
Maryam Zarghami Dehaghani (17542248)
Engineering
Materials engineering
Nanotechnology
thermal properties
C3-graphene hetero-nanosheets
molecular dynamics study
status_str publishedVersion
title An insight into thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>-graphene hetero-nanosheets: a molecular dynamics study
title_full An insight into thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>-graphene hetero-nanosheets: a molecular dynamics study
title_fullStr An insight into thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>-graphene hetero-nanosheets: a molecular dynamics study
title_full_unstemmed An insight into thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>-graphene hetero-nanosheets: a molecular dynamics study
title_short An insight into thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>-graphene hetero-nanosheets: a molecular dynamics study
title_sort An insight into thermal properties of BC<sub>3</sub>-graphene hetero-nanosheets: a molecular dynamics study
topic Engineering
Materials engineering
Nanotechnology
thermal properties
C3-graphene hetero-nanosheets
molecular dynamics study