| Abstract Scope |
Following the interest in graphene since its first isolation by mechanical exfoliation in 2004, the broader family of two dimensional (2D) materials has been the subject of extensive attention thanks to their unique properties and atomically thin structure. In particular, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDC) materials have shown unique optical and electrical properties, such as band structure transitions, semiconducting transport behavior, and strong photoluminescence, which are distinct from those of graphene and other carbon allotropes. TMDC materials are also intriguing for optical, electrical, and thermoelectric applications, especially in few-layer forms. Energy transport properties of TMDC materials have been receiving increasing interest due to the increased energy dissipation needs resulted from the Moore’s law bottleneck. In this talk, thermal transport properties of 2D materials (with focus on TMDC materials) will be introduced in the aspects of background, current development, and Dr. Zhang’s research in studying various thermal properties of 2D materials. |