Suppressing Thermal Transport in Nonporous Polymer Hybrids by Limiting Thermally Accessible Vibrational Modes

Key Points

• The aim is to achieve low thermal conductivity in nonporous polymer materials while maintaining their mechanical integrity.
• Developed a novel approach to limit thermally accessible vibrational modes in nonporous polymers.
• Analyzed the impact of mechanical properties on thermal transport in dense polymer systems.
• Conducted comparative tests with traditional porous materials.
• Achieved a significant reduction in thermal conductivity without loss of mechanical strength.,
• Demonstrated that limiting vibrational modes effectively suppresses thermal transport in nonporous polymers.