British scientists from the University of Bristol have successfully demonstrated the properties of the new material. The high thermal conductivity of boron nitride makes it possible to use it in the design of electric cars, radars, mobile phones and other electronic devices.
A team led by Martin Cuball, specialist at the Center for Thermography and Device Reliability (CDTR), has developed an ultrapure version of boron nitride and for the first time was able to measure its thermal conductivity potential, which at 550 W /mK is twice that of copper.
Most of the technology heats up with use, Kuball explained.
“The hotter they get, the faster they deteriorate and their performance decreases. Since we are often dependent on our gadgets, it is very important to use materials with high thermal conductivity when creating them. "
According to Kuball, the next goal of scientists is to create mobile electronic devices from boron nitride. Its further integration with other semiconductor materials is planned.
