Atomic Structure and Thermal Conductivity
A material scientist is developing an insulating material by manipulating its atomic structure. Which modification would most effectively decrease the material’s thermal conductivity?
A
Aligning all atoms in perfect crystalline patterns
B
Increasing the material’s density uniformly
C
Reducing the material’s specific heat capacity
D
Introducing nanoscale voids to disrupt phonon propagation
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