Phase change materials are materials that exist in at least two structurally distinct solid
phases, an amorphous and one (or more) crystalline phases. Many materials display phase …

Phase change materials (PCMs) can exist in at least two different phases (an amorphous
and one or more crystalline phases), and they can be switched repeatedly between these …

Nonvolatile RAM using resistance contrast in phase-change materials [or phase-change
RAM (PCRAM)] is a promising technology for future storage-class memory. However, such a …

The nebulous term phase‐change material (PCM) simply refers to any substance that has a
large heat of fusion and a sharp melting point. PCMs have been used for many years in …

Phase-change materials are characterized by a unique property portfolio well suited for data
storage applications. Here, a first treasure map for phase-change materials is presented on …

Materials with very low thermal conductivity are of great interest for both thermoelectric and
optical phase-change applications. Synthetic nanostructuring is most promising for …

As the chemical bonds in a covalent semiconductor are independent of long-range order,
semiconductors generally have similar local arrangements not only in the crystalline, but …

Phase-change materials are successfully employed in optical data storage and are
becoming a promising candidate for future electronic storage applications. Despite the …

Herein, the effect of AgSbTe 2 microstructure on the thermoelectric conversion efficiency of
an AgSbTe 2-based alloy was studied. The as-sintered sample exhibited material …

Crystallization of an amorphous solid is usually accompanied by a significant change of
transport properties, such as an increase in thermal and electrical conductivity. This fact …