Ultralow Thermal Conductivity of Monolayer SnTe2
Analysis
Key Takeaways
- •Monolayer SnTe2 exhibits ultralow lattice thermal conductivity.
- •The low thermal conductivity is attributed to the material's atomic structure and bonding.
- •The material shows potential for thermoelectric and optoelectronic applications.
“The paper highlights that the heavy mass of Te atoms, weak Sn-Te bonding, and flat acoustic branches are key factors contributing to the ultralow lattice thermal conductivity.”