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Review of thermal conductivity in composites: Mechanisms, parameters and theory

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In this paper, theoretical and experimental aspects of thermal conductivity in composites, from thermal energy generation to heat transfers, are reviewed, and the fundamental mechanism of thermal conduction, its mathematical aspects, and certain essential parameters to be considered in this study, such as crystallinity, phonon scattering, or filler/matrix interfaces are discussed in detail.
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This article is published in Progress in Polymer Science.The article was published on 2016-10-01. It has received 841 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Thermal conduction & Thermal conductivity.

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Cellulose Nanofiber Supported 3D Interconnected BN Nanosheets for Epoxy Nanocomposites with Ultrahigh Thermal Management Capability

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Thermal conductivity of polymers and polymer nanocomposites

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Highly Thermally Conductive Yet Electrically Insulating Polymer/Boron Nitride Nanosheets Nanocomposite Films for Improved Thermal Management Capability.

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A Combination of Boron Nitride Nanotubes and Cellulose Nanofibers for the Preparation of a Nanocomposite with High Thermal Conductivity

TL;DR: A thermally conductive nanocomposite consisting of boron nitride nanotubes and cellulose nanofibers that exhibits high thermal conductivity has promising applications in thermal interface materials, printed circuit boards or organic substrates in electronics and could supplement conventional polymer-based materials.
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Factors affecting thermal conductivities of the polymers and polymer composites: A review

TL;DR: In this article, a review of thermal conduction mechanisms in polymers and polymer composites is presented, where the effects of different components of polymers on heat transfer are analyzed.
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What are the parameters affecting the thermal conductivity of a material?

The parameters affecting the thermal conductivity of a material discussed in the paper include crystallinity, phonon scattering, and filler/matrix interfaces.