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Unique Thermal properties discovered in 2D Black Phosphorus Nanoribbons

Berkeley Lab researchers have experimentally confirmed strong in-plane anisotropy in thermal conductivity along the zigzag (ZZ) and armchair (AC) directions of single-crystal black phosphorous nanoribbons. Credit: Junqiao Wu, Berkeley Lab

Berkeley Lab researchers have experimentally confirmed strong in-plane anisotropy in thermal conductivity along the zigzag (ZZ) and armchair (AC) directions of single-crystal black phosphorous nanoribbons. Credit: Junqiao Wu, Berkeley Lab

Researchers have confirmed single-crystal black phosphorous nanoribbons display a strong in-plane anisotropy in thermal conductivity, up to a factor of 2, along the zigzag and armchair directions of single-crystal black phosphorus nanoribbons. An experimental revelation that should facilitate the future application of this highly promising material to electronic, optoelectronic and thermoelectric devices.

“Imagine the lattice of black phosphorus as a 2D network of balls connected with springs, in which the network is softer along one direction of the plan...

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