Dear All,

I am simulating nanofluids thermal conductivity in which I inserted metal (Cu) nanoparticle in water. Many researchers have done the same thing by inserting metal nanoparticle in solvent to determine the enhanced thermal conductivity.

My query is are we simulating the real system, as MD (done with LAMMPS) only contributes to phonon contribution towards thermal conductivity not electronic and electronic contribution is a major part. Is at nanoscale electronic contribution negligible? PFA few papers. Any kind of help is welcomed. Thanks