The rapid development of miniaturized,highly integrated,and multifunctional modern electronic devices has generated a growing demand for anisotropic heat dissipation in polymer nanocomposites for thermal management ap...The rapid development of miniaturized,highly integrated,and multifunctional modern electronic devices has generated a growing demand for anisotropic heat dissipation in polymer nanocomposites for thermal management applications.These anisotropic thermally conductive multifunctional polymer nanocomposites use bio-inspired structural design based on natural nacre,which is the gold standard for biomimetics.However,to date,a comprehensive review and critique on the highly-anisotropic thermal conduction of nacre-mimetic nanocomposites is nonexistent.As such,this extensive review of the nacre-inspired highly anisotropic thermal management nanocomposites summarizes the current design strategies,and explains the thermal conduction mechanisms,and factors affecting anisotropic thermal conductivity.Furthermore,the practical applications of the asprepared nacre-inspired highly anisotropic nanocomposites are highlighted.Finally,the key challenges and potential solution strategies associated with these nacre-inspired highly anisotropic nanocomposites are discussed and outlooks for future research opportunities are also proposed.展开更多
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21975185)the Australian Research Council(Nos.DP190102992 and FT190100188)the ARC Training Centre Project No.IC170100032。
文摘The rapid development of miniaturized,highly integrated,and multifunctional modern electronic devices has generated a growing demand for anisotropic heat dissipation in polymer nanocomposites for thermal management applications.These anisotropic thermally conductive multifunctional polymer nanocomposites use bio-inspired structural design based on natural nacre,which is the gold standard for biomimetics.However,to date,a comprehensive review and critique on the highly-anisotropic thermal conduction of nacre-mimetic nanocomposites is nonexistent.As such,this extensive review of the nacre-inspired highly anisotropic thermal management nanocomposites summarizes the current design strategies,and explains the thermal conduction mechanisms,and factors affecting anisotropic thermal conductivity.Furthermore,the practical applications of the asprepared nacre-inspired highly anisotropic nanocomposites are highlighted.Finally,the key challenges and potential solution strategies associated with these nacre-inspired highly anisotropic nanocomposites are discussed and outlooks for future research opportunities are also proposed.