The XXXIX National Meeting on Condensed Matter Physics promoted by the Brazilian Physical Society takes place in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, from 3 to 7 of September. Several group members will present our latest results during the meeting. Posters (15:30
Experimental techniques and physics in 2D materials
I have been invited to give a presentation on our work on thermal transport in nanostructures at Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá. The event “Experimental techniques and physics in 2D materials” takes place on 28 and 29 July, and
Our work was featured on the cover of the Journal of Applied Physics.
Our paper “Controlling resonant tunneling in graphene via Fermi velocity engineering” has been featured on the cover of the Journal of Applied Physics Volume 119 Number 24, dated 28 June 2016. Figure 2 of our article was chosen for the cover of this issue.
New paper in RSC Advances – Anisotropic thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of phagraphene: A molecular dynamics study
Our latest paper “Anisotropic thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of phagraphene: A molecular dynamics study” has been accepted for publication in RSC Advances. In this work we calculate thermal conductivity, phonon mean free path, elastic modulus and mechanical strength of
New paper accepted in the Journal of Applied Physics – Controlling resonant tunneling in graphene via Fermi velocity engineering
Our latest paper “Controlling resonant tunneling in graphene via Fermi velocity engineering” has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Applied Physics. In this work we show that it is possible to control the electronic transmission along a graphene sample with
Another paper accepted in Carbon – Thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of nitrogenated holey graphene
Our latest paper “Thermal Conductivity and Mechanical Properties of Nitrogenated Holey Graphene” has been accepted for publication in Carbon. In this work we calculate thermal conductivity, elastic modulus and mechanical strength of a novel graphene-derived material named nitrogenated holey graphene.
Master’s Thesis Defense: Isaac de Macedo Felix
Our first graduate student, Mr. Isaac de Macedo Felix, will present his Master’s thesis on Tuesday (29.03.2016) at 10:30 am, in the auditorium of the Physics Department (DFTE). The thesis, entitled “Thermal transport in graphene-hBN superlattice nanoribbons”, employed non-equilibrium molecular dynamics
New paper accepted in Carbon – Amorphized graphene: a stiff material with low thermal conductivity.
Our latest paper “Amorphized graphene: a stiff material with low thermal conductivity” has been accepted for publication in Carbon. In this work we show that amorphized graphene samples exhibit and unusual combination of high mechanical strength and low thermal conductivity.
Workshop: Thermal and Electronic Transport in Nanostructures
We are organizing a school and workshop entitled “Thermal and Electronic Transport in Nanostructures”, which will take place at the International Institute of Physics – UFRN. The event will happen from Monday, October 31, 2016 to Friday, November 11, 2016. More information at
XXXIII Encontro de Físicos do Norte e Nordeste
During this week the XXXIII Encontro de Físicos do Norte e Nordeste takes place in Natal. This is the second largest official event of the Brazilian Physical Society, and takes place every year in a different city within the North