Atomic Structure and Thermal Conductivity
Which of the following structural modifications to a material would most effectively decrease its 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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