Multiple scattering effect of spherical LaPO4 enhanced broadband emissivity for heat dissipation of electronic devices

Abstract

High-performance infrared radiation materials with excellent broadband emissivity, remarkable thermal stability, and scalable fabrication processes play a vital role in heat dissipation and energy-saving applications. However, current strategies of broadband emissivity enhancement remain inadequate. This study investigates the impact of LaPO₄ morphology on the infrared radiation properties of composite coating. Three distinct morphologies (sphere, rod and mesh sheet) of LaPO₄ are explored using a simulation-aided method. The composite coating filled with large-sized spherical LaPO₄ particles with low diffuse reflection, exhibits a significantly enhanced infrared radiation capability, resulting in a broadband emissivity of 95.6%. Furthermore, the composite coating achieves a large temperature reduction of 6.2 °C and high cooling efficiency of 11.9% when subjected to a heating power of 2250 W/m². This work provides an innovative strategy for regulating material emissivity through morphology control, benefiting advancements low-cost radiation heat transfer technology.