Collection Overview
Scientific Reports has launched a Guest-Edited Collection on Developments in thermoelectrics and phonon engineering.
In the past decade, thermal management in semiconductors and thermoelectrics has garnered significant attention as a critical technology for achieving carbon neutrality. A comprehensive understanding of phonon and heat transport within the nanostructures that define these materials and devices is crucial for this purpose.
The study of thermal phonon and heat transport in nanomaterials is essential for understanding phonon behaviour at the nanoscale, where it differs significantly from bulk materials. Phonon engineering has advanced through collaborative efforts in simulations, measurement technology development, experimental research, and materials informatics, enabling precise control and optimization of thermal transport in nanostructured materials.
This will be a Collection of original research papers and will be open for submissions from all authors – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and of Scientific Reports more generally. We are welcoming submissions until 24th March 2026.
Why is this Collection important?
"The topic “Developments in Thermoelectrics and Phonon Engineering” is highly significant as it addresses two closely linked areas at the heart of modern energy research. Thermoelectrics offer a sustainable route to directly convert waste heat into useful electrical energy, while phonon engineering provides the key to controlling heat transport at the nanoscale. Advancements in these fields not only enhance energy efficiency and device performance but also open new possibilities for clean energy technologies and thermal management in next-generation electronics." - Prof. Santanu K. Maiti
"The Nature Collection on “Developments in thermoelectrics and phonon engineering” is exciting because it offers insights into controlling heat, charge and spin flows at the nanoscale, directly inspiring advances in giant thermoelectric effects and energy harvesting with superconductor–ferromagnet hybrids" - Prof. Farkhad G. Aliev
Why submit to a Collection?
Collections like this one help promote high-quality science. They are led by Guest Editors, who are experts in their fields, and In-House Editors and are supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one-stop-shop on a cutting-edge topic of interest.
Who is involved?
Guest Editors:
- Farkhad G. Aliev, Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, Spain
- Shakeel Ahmad Khandy, Islamic University of Science and Technology, India
- Santanu K. Maiti, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata, India
- Suresh Perumal, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), India
- Guihua Tang, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
Internal Team:
- In-House Editor: Dr. Supriya Lokhande, Scientific Reports, India
- Commissioning Editor: Faija Miah, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK
- Managing Editor: Chantale Davies, Fully OA Brands, Springer Nature, UK
How can I submit my paper?
Visit the Collection page to find out more about this Collection and how to submit your article.