Dr. Jun Liu is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University. Prior to this, he was a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, under Prof. more

Works (79)

Updated: March 6th, 2026 05:10

2026 article

In situ imaging of domain walls in ferroelectric single crystals by instant polarized light microscopy

Timofeeva, A., Wang, Z., Xu, Z., Liu, S., Pei, Y., Elnaggar, H., … Peters, K. (2026, March 1). Review of Scientific Instruments.

By: A. Timofeeva n, Z. Wang n, Z. Xu n, S. Liu n, Y. Pei n, H. Elnaggar n, F. So n, E. Shim n ...

topics (OpenAlex): Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials; Photorefractive and Nonlinear Optics; Dielectric materials and actuators
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Added: March 2, 2026

2026 article

Chirality-driven magnetization emerges from relativistic four-current dynamics

Upadhyay, S., Zheng, X., Wang, T., Shayit, A., Liu, J., Sun, D., & Li, X. (2026, January 14). APL Computational Physics, Vol. 1.

By: S. Upadhyay*, X. Zheng*, T. Wang*, A. Shayit*, J. Liu n, D. Sun n, X. Li*

topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds; Molecular Junctions and Nanostructures; Magnetism in coordination complexes
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 9, 2026

2026 article

Cryogenic to beyond Curie temperature dielectric and piezoelectric properties of Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3–PbTiO3 single crystals under alternate and direct current poling

Xu, Z., Eckstein, U., Wang, Z., Wan, H., Negi, A., Naderi, A., … Jiang, X. (2026, February 23). Journal of Applied Physics.

By: Z. Xu n, U. Eckstein*, Z. Wang n, H. Wan n, A. Negi n, A. Naderi n, J. Liu n, K. Webber*, X. Jiang n

topics (OpenAlex): Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials; Dielectric materials and actuators; Microwave Dielectric Ceramics Synthesis
Source: ORCID
Added: February 23, 2026

2026 article

High thermal conductivity of rutile-GeO2 film by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition: 52.9 W m−1 K−1

Rahaman, I., Liao, M. E., Wang, Z., Kwon, E. Y., Sun, R., Li, B., … Fu, K. (2026, February 23). Applied Physics Letters.

By: I. Rahaman*, M. Liao*, Z. Wang n, E. Kwon*, R. Sun n, B. Li*, H. Ellis*, B. Duersch* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Ga2O3 and related materials; Thermal properties of materials; Semiconductor materials and devices
Source: ORCID
Added: February 23, 2026

2026 journal article

Orbital Seebeck effect induced by chiral phonons

Nature Physics, 22(2), 245–251.

By: Y. Nabei n, C. Yang n, H. Sun*, H. Jones n, T. Mai*, T. Wang*, R. Bodin*, B. Pandey* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics; Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds; Quantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect; Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications; Topological Materials and Phenomena; Magnetic properties of thin films
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Added: January 24, 2026

2025 article

A multi-modal embolic gel system for long-term fluorescence imaging and photothermal therapy

Zhao, K., Chen, P., Wang, Z., George, V. P. J., Liu, J., & Hu, J. (2025, April 7). Biomaterials Advances, Vol. 174.

By: K. Zhao n, P. Chen n, Z. Wang n, V. George n, J. Liu n & J. Hu n

author keywords: Minimally invasive procedure; Embolic agent; Fluorescence imaging; Photothermal therapy
topics (OpenAlex): Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation; Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Micro and Nano Robotics
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 28, 2025

2025 article

Chiral Phonon-Induced Spin Transport via Microscopic Barnett Effect

Qin, Yang, C., Sun, D., Liu, J., & Blum, V. (2025, July 17). Physical Review Letters, Vol. 135.

By: Qin, C. Yang n, D. Sun n, J. Liu n & V. Blum*

topics (OpenAlex): Quantum and electron transport phenomena; Quantum, superfluid, helium dynamics; Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications; Topological Materials and Phenomena
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 12, 2025

2025 article

Defects vibrations engineering for enhancing interfacial thermal transport in polymer composites

Zhou, Y., Ciarla, R., Boonkird, A., Raza, S., Nguyen, T., Zhou, J., … Xu, Y. (2025, January 22). Science Advances, Vol. 11.

By: Y. Zhou*, R. Ciarla*, A. Boonkird*, S. Raza n, T. Nguyen*, J. Zhou*, N. Osti*, E. Mamontov* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Graphene research and applications; Composite Material Mechanics
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 10, 2025

2025 journal article

Determination of orbital relaxation in Ti/Ni heterostructure via orbital pumping

Journal of Applied Physics, 138(12).

By: R. Sun n, Y. Nabei n, A. McConnell n, X. Zhang n, A. Comstock n, H. Jones n, R. Gyawali n, Y. Xiong* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Magnetic properties of thin films; Heusler alloys: electronic and magnetic properties; Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
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Added: October 1, 2025

2025 article

Enhancing Thermal Transport in Polymeric Composites Via Engineered Noncovalent Filler–Polymer Interactions

Zhou, Y., Hertog-Raz, D., Raza, S., Transtamar, J., Abarca, B., Wang, Y., … Xu, Y. (2025, January 23). ASME Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol. 147.

By: Y. Zhou*, D. Hertog-Raz*, S. Raza n, J. Transtamar*, B. Abarca*, Y. Wang*, J. Liu n, Y. Xu*

topics (OpenAlex): Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties; Tribology and Wear Analysis; Polymer crystallization and properties
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 19, 2025

2025 article

Improving Adhesion in Organic Photovoltaic Cells with Self-Assembled Monolayers

Shafe, A. A., Raza, S., Henry, R., Liu, J., & O’Connor, B. T. (2025, March 24). ACS Energy Letters, Vol. 3.

By: A. Shafe n, S. Raza n, R. Henry n, J. Liu n & B. O’Connor n

topics (OpenAlex): Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics; Molecular Junctions and Nanostructures; Nanowire Synthesis and Applications
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Added: March 31, 2025

2025 article

Microscale simulation of water desalination in Direct Contact Membrane Distillation

Gildeh, M. J., Bhatta, N., Tafreshi, H. V., & Liu, J. (2025, September 5). International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer.

By: M. Gildeh n, N. Bhatta n, H. Tafreshi n & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Membrane Separation Technologies; Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics; Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques
Source: ORCID
Added: September 5, 2025

2025 article

Molecular engineering in layered metal halide hybrid perovskites for tunable thermal conductivity, elastic modulus, and beyond

Jouneghaninaseri, A., Zhang, S., Tu, Q., & Liu, J. (2025, October 10). MRS Communications, Vol. 10.

author keywords: Perovskites; Hybrid; Thermal conductivity; Elastic properties; Spintronic; Phonon; Interface; Thin film; Nanoscale; Optical
topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Thermal properties of materials; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 15, 2025

2025 article

Oscillations in incident electric field enhances interfacial water evaporation

Raza, S., Yang, C., Qian, X., & Liu, J. (2025, January 1). Materials Horizons, Vol. 6.

By: S. Raza n, C. Yang n, X. Qian* & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods; Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics; Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
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Added: June 30, 2025

2025 article

Quantification of chirality using continuous chirality measure (CCM): From molecules to crystals

Yang, C., Khan, S., Sun, D., & Liu, J. (2025, October 28). APL Computational Physics.

By: C. Yang n, S. Khan n, D. Sun n & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and Properties of Aromatic Compounds; Origins and Evolution of Life; Surface Chemistry and Catalysis
Source: ORCID
Added: October 28, 2025

2025 journal article

Redox-active oxide molten salt composites as a new family of high-capacity thermal energy storage materials

Journal of Materials Chemistry A.

By: H. Bektas n, R. Cai n, S. Raza n, J. Liu n & F. Li n

topics (OpenAlex): Material Science and Thermodynamics; Recycling and utilization of industrial and municipal waste in materials production; Adsorption and Cooling Systems; Phase Change Materials Research; Advanced Power Generation Technologies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: May 23, 2025

2025 article

Redox‐Active Oxide/molten Salt Composites for Hybrid Thermal‐Chemical Energy Storage

Cai, R., Bektas, H., Raza, S., Massey, J., Tian, Y., Liu, J., & Li, F. (2025, September 19). Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research, Vol. 9.

By: R. Cai n, H. Bektas n, S. Raza n, J. Massey n, Y. Tian n, J. Liu n, F. Li n

author keywords: composite; molten salt; oxide; thermal energy storage; thermochemical
topics (OpenAlex): Adsorption and Cooling Systems; Phase Change Materials Research; Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 19, 2025

2025 article

Theoretical analysis of thermal conductivities of water and heavy water based on thermal resistance network model

Sun, S., Wang, Q., Raza, S., Ma, D., Nakayama, T., Liu, J., & Zhou, J. (2025, January 6). Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 126.

By: S. Sun*, Q. Wang*, S. Raza n, D. Ma*, T. Nakayama*, J. Liu n, J. Zhou*

topics (OpenAlex): Phase Equilibria and Thermodynamics; Quantum, superfluid, helium dynamics; Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies
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Added: January 9, 2025

2025 article

Theoretical insights into the thermal conductivity of 2D hybrid perovskites based on a thermal resistance network model

Wang, Q., Qian, X., Nakayama, T., Liu, J., & Zhou, J. (2025, January 1). Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Vol. 10.

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Perovskite Materials and Applications; Conducting polymers and applications
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 15, 2025

2024 article

Anomalous Correlation between Thermal Conductivity and Elastic Modulus in Two-Dimensional Hybrid Metal Halide Perovskites

Negi, A., Yan, L., Yang, C., Yu, Y., Kim, D., Mukherjee, S., … Liu, J. (2024, May 24). ACS Nano.

By: A. Negi n, L. Yan n, C. Yang n, Y. Yu*, D. Kim*, S. Mukherjee n, A. Comstock n, S. Raza n ...

topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity; Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials
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Added: June 1, 2024

2024 article

Chiral phonon activated spin Seebeck effect in chiral materials

Li, X., Zhong, J., Cheng, J., Chen, H., Wang, H., Liu, J., … Zhou, J. (2024, February 2). Science China Physics Mechanics and Astronomy, Vol. 67.

author keywords: spin Seebeck effect; chiral phonon; phonon-drag contribution; efficient spin generation
topics (OpenAlex): Quantum and electron transport phenomena; Topological Materials and Phenomena; Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 26, 2024

2024 journal article

Colossal anisotropic absorption of spin currents induced by chirality

Science Advances, 10(18).

By: R. Sun n, Z. Wang n, B. Bloom*, A. Comstock n, C. Yang n, A. McConnell n, C. Clever*, M. Molitoris* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Magnetic properties of thin films; Multiferroics and related materials; Advanced Memory and Neural Computing
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: July 1, 2024

2024 article

Electrical de-poling and re-poling of relaxor-PbTiO3 piezoelectric single crystals without heat treatment

Kim, H.-P., Zhang, M.-H., Wang, B., Wu, H., Xu, Z., Liu, S., … Jiang, X. (2024, July 30). Nature Communications, Vol. 15.

By: H. Kim n, M. Zhang*, B. Wang*, H. Wu n, Z. Xu n, S. Liu n, S. Moon n, Y. Yamashita n ...

topics (OpenAlex): Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials; Multiferroics and related materials; Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 1, 2024

2023 journal article

Chiral-phonon-activated spin Seebeck effect

Nature Materials, 22(3), 322–328.

By: K. Kim n, E. Vetter n, L. Yan n, C. Yang n, Z. Wang n, R. Sun n, Y. Yang*, A. Comstock n ...

topics (OpenAlex): Quantum and electron transport phenomena; Topological Materials and Phenomena; Advanced Memory and Neural Computing
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Added: February 17, 2023

2023 article

Corrigendum to “Molecular dynamics simulation of steady-state droplet condensation on a fiber in direct contact membrane distillation settings” [J. Mol. Liquids 368(Part A) (2022) 120736]

Raza, S., He, J., Tafreshi, H. V., & Liu, J. (2023, November 16). Journal of Molecular Liquids, Vol. 393.

By: S. Raza n, J. He n, H. Tafreshi n & J. Liu n

Contributors: S. Raza n, J. He n, H. Tafreshi n & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Membrane Separation Technologies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 4, 2024

2023 article

Ferroelectric Domain Wall Engineering Enables Thermal Modulation in PMN–PT Single Crystals

Negi, A., Kim, H. P., Hua, Z., Timofeeva, A., Zhang, X., Zhu, Y., … Liu, J. (2023, February 16). Advanced Materials, Vol. 4.

By: A. Negi n, H. Kim n, Z. Hua*, A. Timofeeva n, X. Zhang n, Y. Zhu n, K. Peters n, D. Kumah n, X. Jiang n, J. Liu n

Contributors: A. Negi n, H. Kim n, Z. Hua*, A. Timofeeva n, X. Zhang n, Y. Zhu n, K. Peters n, D. Kumah n, X. Jiang n, J. Liu n

author keywords: domain walls; ferroelectrics; poling; thermal conductivity; thermal modulation
topics (OpenAlex): Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials; Multiferroics and related materials; Dielectric materials and actuators
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Added: February 17, 2023

2023 article

Thermal Transport in Poly(p-phenylene): Anomalous Dimensionality Dependence and Role of π–π Stacking

Yang, C., Raza, S., Li, X., & Liu, J. (2023, July 21). The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, Vol. 7, pp. 6804–6813.

By: C. Yang n, S. Raza n, X. Li* & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Graphene research and applications; Composite Material Mechanics
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 7, 2023

2023 article

Thermal resistance network model for thermal conductivity of normal liquid helium-4 and helium-3

Huang, D., Zhong, J., Raza, S., Niu, R., Fu, B., Yu, D., … Zhou, J. (2023, July 4). Journal of Physics Condensed Matter, Vol. 35.

By: D. Huang*, J. Zhong*, S. Raza n, R. Niu*, B. Fu*, D. Yu*, T. Nakayama*, J. Liu n, J. Zhou*

author keywords: liquid helium; random walk; thermal conductivity
topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Quantum, superfluid, helium dynamics; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 31, 2023

2023 article

Thickness‐Dependent Thermal Conductivity and Phonon Mean Free Path Distribution in Single‐Crystalline Barium Titanate

Negi, A., Rodriguez, A., Zhang, X., Comstock, A. H., Yang, C., Sun, D., … Liu, J. (2023, April 24). Advanced Science, Vol. 4.

By: A. Negi n, A. Rodriguez*, X. Zhang n, A. Comstock n, C. Yang n, D. Sun n, X. Jiang n, D. Kumah n, M. Hu*, J. Liu n

Contributors: A. Negi n, A. Rodriguez*, X. Zhang n, A. Comstock n, C. Yang n, D. Sun n, X. Jiang n, D. Kumah n, M. Hu*, J. Liu n

author keywords: ferroelectric; mean free path; oxide perovskite; phonon; thermal conductivity
topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
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Added: May 9, 2023

2022 article

Enhancement of thermal percolation in composites: A two-dimensional case study

Zhong, J., Jin, H., Wang, Z., Ma, D., Liu, J., & Zhou, J. (2022, October 17). Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 10.

By: J. Zhong*, H. Jin*, Z. Wang n, D. Ma*, J. Liu n & J. Zhou*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Graphene research and applications; Composite Material Mechanics
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Added: October 21, 2022

2022 article

Molecular dynamics simulation of steady-state droplet condensation on a fiber in direct contact membrane distillation settings

Raza, S., He, J., Tafreshi, H. V., & Liu, J. (2022, November 4). Journal of Molecular Liquids, Vol. 368, p. 120736.

By: S. Raza n, J. He, H. Tafreshi* & J. Liu*

Contributors: S. Raza n, J. He, H. Tafreshi* & J. Liu*

author keywords: Molecular dynamics simulation; Direct contact membrane distillation; Desalination; Evaporation modelling; Condensation modelling; Steady-state evaporation; Droplet condensation
topics (OpenAlex): Membrane Separation Technologies; Solar-Powered Water Purification Methods; Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
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Added: December 13, 2022

2022 article

Thermal Transport across Polyethylene Chains

Yang, C., Duan, X., Zhou, J., Liu, J., & Li, X. (2022, June 3). Journal of Thermal Science, Vol. 31, pp. 1061–1067.

Contributors: J. Liu n

author keywords: phonon transport; polymer; polyethylene; thermal resistance; van der Waals interaction
topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Heat Transfer and Optimization; Nanopore and Nanochannel Transport Studies
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: June 13, 2022

2021 article

Erratum: A Ubiquitous Thermal Conductivity Formula for Liquids, Polymer Glass, and Amorphous Solids [Chin. Phys. Lett. 37 (2020) 104401]

Zhong, J., He, J., Xu, X., Nakayama, T., Wang, Y., Liu, J., … Li, B. (2021, March 1). Chinese Physics Letters, Vol. 38.

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Aerogels and thermal insulation; Machine Learning in Materials Science
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Added: April 5, 2021

2021 article

Evaluating the roles of temperature-dependent eigenvectors in predicting phonon transport properties of anharmonic crystals using normal mode analysis methods

He, J., & Liu, J. (2021, June 3). Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 6.

By: J. He n & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
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Added: June 4, 2021

2021 article

Molecular dynamics simulation of thermal transport in semicrystalline polyethylene: Roles of strain and the crystalline-amorphous interphase region

He, J., & Liu, J. (2021, December 8). Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 12.

By: J. He n & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Polymer crystallization and properties; Carbon Nanotubes in Composites
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 9, 2021

2021 article

Thermal boundary conductance across solid–solid interfaces at high temperatures: A microscopic approach

Zhong, J., Wang, Z., Nakayama, T., Li, X., Liu, J., & Zhou, J. (2021, May 17). Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 5.

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
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Added: May 18, 2021

2021 article

Thermal percolation and electrical insulation in composite materials with partially metallic coated fillers

Zhong, J., He, J., Liu, J., & Zhou, J. (2021, November 22). Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 11.

By: J. Zhong*, J. He n, J. Liu n & J. Zhou*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies; High voltage insulation and dielectric phenomena
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Added: November 24, 2021

2020 journal article

A skin layer made of cured polysilazane and yttria stabilized zirconia for enhanced thermal protection of carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRPs)

Surface and Coatings Technology, 404, 126481.

By: Y. Jia*, T. Ajayi n, K. Ramakrishnan n, A. Negi n, J. Liu n, S. Ekkad n, C. Xu n

Contributors: Y. Jia*, T. Ajayi n, K. Ramakrishnan n, A. Negi n, J. Liu n, S. Ekkad n, C. Xu n

author keywords: Cured polysilazane; Yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ); Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP); Thermal protection
topics (OpenAlex): Tribology and Wear Analysis; Synthesis and properties of polymers; Silicone and Siloxane Chemistry
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 20, 2020

2020 article

Efficiency improvement of liquid piston compressor using metal wire mesh for near-isothermal compressed air energy storage application

Patil, V. C., Liu, J., & Ro, P. I. (2020, February 1). Journal of Energy Storage.

By: V. Patil n, J. Liu n & P. Ro*

author keywords: Compressed air energy storage; Liquid piston; Compression efficiency; Heat transfer enhancement
topics (OpenAlex): Adsorption and Cooling Systems; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies; Thermodynamic and Exergetic Analyses of Power and Cooling Systems
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Added: February 2, 2020

2020 article

In-Plane Thermoelectric Properties of Flexible and Room-Temperature-Doped Carbon Nanotube Films

Chatterjee, K., Negi, A., Kim, K., Liu, J., & Ghosh, T. K. (2020, June 29). ACS Applied Energy Materials, Vol. 3, pp. 6929–6936.

By: K. Chatterjee n, A. Negi n, K. Kim n, J. Liu n & T. Ghosh n

author keywords: thermoelectrics; carbon nanotubes; flexible film; in-plane thermal conductivity; air stable
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices; Thermal properties of materials; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
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Added: July 16, 2020

2020 article

Parallel Frameworks for Robust Optimization of Medium-Frequency Transformers

Booth, K., Subramanyan, H., Liu, J., & Lukic, S. M. (2020, December 4). IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, Vol. 8, pp. 5097–5112.

By: K. Booth*, H. Subramanyan, J. Liu n & S. Lukic n

author keywords: Optimization; Windings; Inductance; Analytical models; Transformer cores; Power electronics; Steady-state; DC-DC power converters; design optimization; genetic algorithms; optimization; pareto optimization; transformers; thermal management
topics (OpenAlex): Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Technologies; Multilevel Inverters and Converters; Induction Heating and Inverter Technology
TL;DR: An optimization procedure, using the aggressive space mapping (ASM) technique, is experimentally verified and compared with the previous state-of-the-art (SOA) method, showing that the ASM design produces more realistic and feasible experimental outcomes than the SOA design. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 2, 2021

2020 article

Size Effects in the Thermal Conductivity of Amorphous Polymers

Feng, T., He, J., Rai, A., Hun, D., Liu, J., & Shrestha, S. S. (2020, October 14). Physical Review Applied.

By: T. Feng*, J. He n, A. Rai*, D. Hun*, J. Liu n & S. Shrestha*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
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Added: October 15, 2020

2020 article

Strong electron-phonon coupling induced anomalous phonon transport in ultrahigh temperature ceramics ZrB2 and TiB2

Yang, J.-Y., Zhang, W., Xu, C., Liu, J., Liu, L., & Hu, M. (2020, February 14). International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer.

By: J. Yang*, W. Zhang*, C. Xu n, J. Liu n, L. Liu* & M. Hu

author keywords: Thermal transport; Phonon; Electron-phonon interaction; Grain boundary scattering
topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices; High-pressure geophysics and materials
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Added: February 18, 2020

2020 journal article

Superior Thermal Dissipation in Graphene Electronic Device Through Novel Heat Path by Electron-Phonon Coupling

ES Energy & Environment, 8, 42–47.

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
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Added: July 2, 2020

2020 journal article

Synergistic Effects of Boron Nitride (BN) Nanosheets and Silver (Ag) Nanoparticles on Thermal Conductivity and Electrical Properties of Epoxy Nanocomposites

Polymers, 12(2), 426–439.

By: Y. Wu n, X. Zhang*, A. Negi n, J. He n, G. Hu*, S. Tian*, J. Liu n

author keywords: polymer nanocomposites; thermal conductivity; electrical properties; silver nanoparticles; boron nitride nanosheets; PACS
topics (OpenAlex): High voltage insulation and dielectric phenomena; Dielectric materials and actuators; Thermal properties of materials
TL;DR: This work demonstrates epoxy nanocomposites embedded with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), and modified boron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs), which have high thermal conductivity, high insulation strength, low permittivity, and low dielectric loss. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: April 6, 2020

2020 article

Thermal resistance network model for heat conduction of amorphous polymers

Zhou, J., He, J., Xu, X., Nakayama, T., Wang, Y., & Liu, J. (2020, January 17). Physical Review Materials, Vol. 4.

By: J. Zhou*, J. He n, X. Xu*, T. Nakayama*, Y. Wang* & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Composite Material Mechanics; Carbon Nanotubes in Composites; Material Dynamics and Properties; Advanced Physical and Chemical Molecular Interactions
Source: ORCID
Added: January 24, 2020

2019 article

Enhanced thermoelectric properties through minority carriers blocking in nanocomposites

Hu, J., Liu, B., Subramanyan, H., Li, B., Zhou, J., & Liu, J. (2019, September 6). Journal of Applied Physics.

By: J. Hu*, B. Liu*, H. Subramanyan n, B. Li*, J. Zhou* & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices; Thermal properties of materials; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: September 23, 2019

2019 article

On the importance of using exact full phonon dispersions for predicting interfacial thermal conductance of layered materials using diffuse mismatch model

Subramanyan, H., Kim, K., Lu, T., Zhou, J., & Liu, J. (2019, November 1). AIP Advances.

By: H. Subramanyan n, K. Kim n, T. Lu n, J. Zhou* & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices; Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques
Source: ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2019 conference paper

Optimization of Medium Frequency Transformers with Practical Considerations

IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). Presented at the 2019 IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), Anaheim, CA.

By: K. Booth n, H. Subramanyan n, X. Liang n, J. Liu n, S. Srdic n & S. Lukic n

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced DC-DC Converters; Electromagnetic Compatibility and Noise Suppression; Multilevel Inverters and Converters
TL;DR: The optimization algorithm is used to redesign the transformer for a scaled-down electric vehicle (EV) fast charger using a three-level resonant circuit topology to reduce uncertainty caused by modeling assumptions in optimization algorithms. (via Semantic Scholar)
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 28, 2020

2019 article

Role of angular bending freedom in regulating thermal transport in polymers

Subramanyan, H., Zhang, W., He, J., Kim, K., Li, X., & Liu, J. (2019, March 6). Journal of Applied Physics.

By: H. Subramanyan n, W. Zhang n, J. He n, K. Kim n, X. Li* & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
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16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 25, 2019

2019 article

Role of radiation in heat transfer from nanoparticles to gas media in photothermal measurements

Li, Y., Zhou, J., Li, B., & Liu, J. (2019, March 20). International Journal of Modern Physics C, Vol. 30.

By: Y. Li*, J. Zhou*, B. Li* & J. Liu n

author keywords: Photothermal effect; nanoparticles; thermal boundary conductance; thermal radiation
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics; nanoparticles nucleation surface interactions; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 24, 2019

2019 journal article

Roles of kink on the thermal transport in single polyethylene chains

Duan, X., Li, Z., Liu, J., Chen, G., & Li, X. (2019, April 23). Journal of Applied Physics.

By: X. Duan n, Z. Li n, J. Liu n, G. Chen n & X. Li n

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies; Heat Transfer and Optimization
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 30, 2019

2019 article

Sono-Assisted Surface Energy Driven Assembly of 2D Materials on Flexible Polymer Substrates: A Green Assembly Method Using Water

Zhou, D., Hao, J., Clark, A., Kim, K., Zhu, L., Liu, J., … Li, B. (2019, August 20). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 11, pp. 33458–33464.

By: D. Zhou*, J. Hao*, A. Clark*, K. Kim n, L. Zhu*, J. Liu n, X. Cheng*, B. Li*

author keywords: 2D material; assembly; polymer substrate; sonication; surface energy
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence; Advanced Materials and Mechanics
TL;DR: A sono-assisted surface energy driven assembly (SASEDA) method that can achieve foot-scale to micrometer-scale assembly of 2D materials, form a conductive network in as short as 10 seconds, and build hierarchical and hybrid flexible devices such as sensors, resistors, and capacitors by using water as the dispersion solvent. (via Semantic Scholar)
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 4, 2019

2018 journal article

Disorder enhanced thermal conductivity anisotropy in two-dimensional materials and van der Waals heterostructures

Journal of Applied Physics, 124(5), 055104.

By: K. Kim n, J. He n, B. Ganeshan n & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Graphene research and applications; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
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Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 30, 2019

2018 article

Strain effects on the anisotropic thermal transport in crystalline polyethylene

He, J., Kim, K., Wang, Y., & Liu, J. (2018, January 29). Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 112.

By: J. He n, K. Kim n, Y. Wang n & J. Liu n

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Carbon Nanotubes in Composites; Graphene research and applications
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Thermal percolation in composite materials with electrically conductive fillers

Applied Physics Letters, 113(4), 041902.

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Graphene research and applications; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 30, 2019

2018 journal article

Thermal transport in semicrystalline polyethylene by molecular dynamics simulation

Journal of Applied Physics, 123(1), 015107.

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Polymer crystallization and properties; Graphene research and applications
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 30, 2019

2017 article

Solution-Processed Cu2Se Nanocrystal Films with Bulk-Like Thermoelectric Performance

Forster, J. D., Lynch, J. J., Coates, N. E., Liu, J., Jang, H., Zaia, E., … Urban, J. J. (2017, May 30). Scientific Reports, Vol. 7.

By: J. Forster*, J. Lynch*, N. Coates*, J. Liu n, H. Jang*, E. Zaia*, M. Gordon*, M. Szybowski* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties; Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

Thermoelectric transport in hybrid materials incorporating metallic nanowires in polymer matrix

Liu, B., Lu, T., Wang, B., Liu, J., Nakayama, T., Zhou, J., & Li, B. (2017, March 13). Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 110.

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices; Thermal properties of materials; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Analytical and numerical investigation on a new compact thermoelectric generator

Ming, T., Yang, W., Huang, X., Wu, Y., Li, X., & Liu, J. (2016, November 25). Energy Conversion and Management, Vol. 132, pp. 261–271.

author keywords: Thermoelectric power generator (TEG); Specific voltage; Specific power; Specific efficiency
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies; Thermal properties of materials
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Anisotropic Thermal Transport in Thermoelectric Composites of Conjugated Polyelectrolytes/Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Mai, C.-K., Liu, J., Evans, C. M., Segalman, R. A., Chabinyc, M. L., Cahill, D. G., & Bazan, G. C. (2016, June 23). Macromolecules, Vol. 49, pp. 4957–4963.

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Electrochemical Effects in Thermoelectric Polymers

Chang, W. B., Fang, H., Liu, J., Evans, C. M., Russ, B., Popere, B. C., … Segalman, R. A. (2016, March 18). ACS Macro Letters, Vol. 5, pp. 455–459.

By: W. Chang*, H. Fang, J. Liu n, C. Evans, B. Russ*, B. Popere, S. Patel, M. Chabinyc, R. Segalman

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices; Conducting polymers and applications; Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Electrochemical effects in thermoelectric polymers

ACS Macro Letters, 5, 455–459.

By: F. Chang W., E. Liu J., P. Russ B., C. Patel S. & S. R.

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Thermal Conductivity in the Radial Direction of Deformed Polymer Fibers

Lu, Y., Liu, J., Xie, X., & Cahill, D. G. (2016, May 12). ACS Macro Letters, Vol. 5, pp. 646–650.

By: Y. Lu*, J. Liu n, X. Xie* & D. Cahill*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Composite Material Mechanics; Mechanical Behavior of Composites
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Thermal Conductivity, Heat Capacity, and Elastic Constants of Water-Soluble Polymers and Polymer Blends

Xie, X., Li, D., Tsai, T.-H., Liu, J., Braun, P. V., & Cahill, D. G. (2016, January 25). Macromolecules, Vol. 49, pp. 972–978.

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Dielectric materials and actuators; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Tuning thermal conductivity in molybdenum disulfide by electrochemical intercalation

Zhu, G., Liu, J., Zheng, Q., Zhang, R., Li, D., Banerjee, D., & Cahill, D. G. (2016, October 21). Nature Communications, Vol. 7.

By: G. Zhu*, J. Liu n, Q. Zheng*, R. Zhang*, D. Li*, D. Banerjee*, D. Cahill*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices; 2D Materials and Applications
TL;DR: It is reported that the thermal conductivity of molybdenum disulfide can be modified by electrochemical intercalation, and the ratio of the in-plane to through-plane thermal Conductivity of bulk crystal is enhanced by the disorder. (via Semantic Scholar)
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

Harvesting Waste Heat in Unipolar Ion Conducting Polymers

Chang, W. B., Evans, C. M., Popere, B. C., Russ, B. M., Liu, J., Newman, J., & Segalman, R. A. (2015, December 24). ACS Macro Letters, Vol. 5, pp. 94–98.

By: W. Chang*, C. Evans*, B. Popere*, B. Russ*, J. Liu n, J. Newman*, R. Segalman*

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies; Fuel Cells and Related Materials; Thermal properties of materials
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Thermal Conductivity and Elastic Constants of PEDOT:PSS with High Electrical Conductivity

Macromolecules, 48(3), 585–591.

By: J. Liu*, X. Wang*, D. Li*, N. Coates*, R. Segalman* & D. Cahill*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 30, 2019

2014 article

Measurement of the anisotropic thermal conductivity of molybdenum disulfide by the time-resolved magneto-optic Kerr effect

Liu, J., Choi, G.-M., & Cahill, D. G. (2014, December 19). Journal of Applied Physics.

By: J. Liu*, G. Choi* & D. Cahill*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; 2D Materials and Applications; Photonic and Optical Devices
Source: ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2014 article

Pump-probe measurements of the thermal conductivity tensor for materials lacking in-plane symmetry

Feser, J. P., Liu, J., & Cahill, D. G. (2014, October 1). Review of Scientific Instruments.

By: J. Feser*, J. Liu* & D. Cahill*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies; Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques
TL;DR: The mathematics of time-domain thermoreflectance is extended so that data reduction can be performed on non-transversely isotropic systems and a Nb-V alloy is demonstrated as a low thermal conductivity TDTR transducer layer that helps improve the accuracy of in-plane measurements. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2014 article

Size effect on the thermal conductivity of ultrathin polystyrene films

Liu, J., Ju, S., Ding, Y., & Yang, R. (2014, April 14). Applied Physics Letters.

By: J. Liu*, S. Ju*, Y. Ding* & R. Yang*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Carbon Nanotubes in Composites; Composite Material Mechanics
Source: ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2013 article

Simultaneous measurement of thermal conductivity and heat capacity of bulk and thin film materials using frequency-dependent transient thermoreflectance method

Liu, J., Zhu, J., Tian, M., Gu, X., Schmidt, A., & Yang, R. (2013, March 1). Review of Scientific Instruments.

MeSH headings : Electric Conductivity; Equipment Design; Hot Temperature; Materials Testing / methods; Nanostructures / chemistry; Nanotechnology / methods; Silicon / chemistry; Silicon Dioxide / chemistry; Temperature; Thermal Conductivity
topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
TL;DR: A technique for simultaneous measurement of thermal conductivity κ and volumetric heat capacity C of both bulk and thin film materials using frequency-dependent time-domain thermoreflectance (TDTR) signals is described. (via Semantic Scholar)
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2013 article

Thermoelectric Transport Across Nanoscale Polymer–Semiconductor–Polymer Junctions

Wang, Y., Liu, J., Zhou, J., & Yang, R. (2013, October 28). The Journal of Physical Chemistry C.

By: Y. Wang*, J. Liu*, J. Zhou* & R. Yang*

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices; Molecular Junctions and Nanostructures; Thermal properties of materials
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2013 article

Ultralow Thermal Conductivity of Atomic/Molecular Layer-Deposited Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Zincone Thin Films

Liu, J., Yoon, B., Kuhlmann, E., Tian, M., Zhu, J., George, S. M., … Yang, R. (2013, October 28). Nano Letters.

By: J. Liu*, B. Yoon*, E. Kuhlmann*, M. Tian*, J. Zhu*, S. George*, Y. Lee*, R. Yang*

author keywords: Atomic layer deposition; molecular layer deposition; hybrid organic-inorganic material; thermal conductivity
MeSH headings : Biomimetic Materials / chemistry; Formazans / chemistry; Hot Temperature; Inorganic Chemicals / chemistry; Nanostructures / chemistry; Nanotechnology / methods; Organic Chemicals / chemistry; Particle Size; Surface Properties; Thermal Conductivity
topics (OpenAlex): Semiconductor materials and devices; Thermal properties of materials; Nanowire Synthesis and Applications
TL;DR: This work measured the cross-plane thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity of three types of hybrid organic-inorganic zincone thin films enabled by MLD processes and alternate ALD-MLD processes using the frequency-dependent time-domain thermoreflectance method. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2012 article

Length-dependent thermal conductivity of single extended polymer chains

Liu, J., & Yang, R. (2012, September 24). Physical Review B.

By: J. Liu* & R. Yang*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design; Carbon Nanotubes in Composites
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2011 article

Thermal transport across carbon nanotubes connected by molecular linkers

Liu, J., Alhashme, M., & Yang, R. (2011, October 20). Carbon.

By: J. Liu*, M. Alhashme* & R. Yang*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Carbon Nanotubes in Composites; Graphene research and applications
Source: ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2010 article

Heat transfer enhancement by filling metal porous medium in central area of tubes

Ming, T. Z., Zheng, Y., Liu, J., Liu, C., Liu, W., & Huang, S. Y. (2010, March 1). Journal of the Energy Institute.

By: T. Ming, Y. Zheng, J. Liu*, C. Liu, W. Liu & S. Huang

author keywords: Heat transfer enhancement; Porous medium; Performance evaluation criteria
topics (OpenAlex): Heat Transfer Mechanisms; Heat Transfer and Optimization; Nanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer
Source: ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2010 article

Tuning the thermal conductivity of polymers with mechanical strains

Liu, J., & Yang, R. (2010, May 28). Physical Review B.

By: J. Liu* & R. Yang*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Machine Learning in Materials Science; Graphene research and applications
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

2010 article

Ultrafast thermoreflectance techniques for measuring thermal conductivity and interface thermal conductance of thin films

Zhu, J., Tang, D., Wang, W., Liu, J., Holub, K. W., & Yang, R. (2010, November 1). Journal of Applied Physics.

By: J. Zhu*, D. Tang*, W. Wang*, J. Liu*, K. Holub* & R. Yang*

topics (OpenAlex): Thermal properties of materials; Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques; Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
Source: ORCID
Added: December 30, 2019

Employment

Updated: March 1st, 2026 08:41

2022 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Associate Professor Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

2015 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Assistant Professor Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Education

Updated: December 30th, 2019 15:54

2008 - 2013

University of Colorado Boulder, CO, US
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

Funding History

Funding history based on the linked ORCID record. Updated: October 8th, 2025 15:57

grant March 1, 2020 - February 1, 2026
CAREER: Pushing the Lower Limit of Thermal Conductivity in Layered Materials
U.S. National Science Foundation

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