[HTML][HTML] Insights into the design of thermoelectric Mg3Sb2 and its analogs by combining theory and experiment
J Zhang, L Song, BB Iversen - Npj Computational Materials, 2019 - nature.com
Over the past two decades, we have witnessed a strong interest in developing Mg3Sb2 and
related CaAl2Si2-type materials for low-and intermediate-temperature thermoelectric …
related CaAl2Si2-type materials for low-and intermediate-temperature thermoelectric …
Promising materials for thermoelectric applications
B Cai, H Hu, HL Zhuang, JF Li - Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2019 - Elsevier
Thermoelectric materials can directly convert heat to electricity and vice versa. ZT (= S 2 σ
T/κ) is usually used for evaluating the performance of thermoelectric materials. Improving ZT …
T/κ) is usually used for evaluating the performance of thermoelectric materials. Improving ZT …
[HTML][HTML] An unlikely route to low lattice thermal conductivity: small atoms in a simple layered structure
Summary The layered compound Mg 3 Sb 2 exhibits low lattice thermal conductivity
comparable with PbTe and Bi 2 Te 3, despite its low density and simple structure. To explain …
comparable with PbTe and Bi 2 Te 3, despite its low density and simple structure. To explain …
[HTML][HTML] Chemical bonding origin of the unexpected isotropic physical properties in thermoelectric Mg3Sb2 and related materials
J Zhang, L Song, M Sist, K Tolborg… - Nature …, 2018 - nature.com
Abstract The Mg3Sb2 structure is currently being intensely scrutinized due to its outstanding
thermoelectric properties. Usually, it is described as a layered Zintl phase with a clear …
thermoelectric properties. Usually, it is described as a layered Zintl phase with a clear …
Fracture toughness of thermoelectric materials
The engineering applications of thermoelectric (TE) devices require TE materials
possessing high TE performance and robust mechanical properties. Research on thermal …
possessing high TE performance and robust mechanical properties. Research on thermal …
Rational Manipulation of Epitaxial Strains Enabled Valence Band Convergence and High Thermoelectric Performances in Mg3Sb2 Films
Strain engineering is demonstrated to effectively regulate the functionality of materials, such
as thermoelectric, ferroelectric, and photovoltaic properties. As the straightforward approach …
as thermoelectric, ferroelectric, and photovoltaic properties. As the straightforward approach …
Advances in Thermoelectric Mg3Sb2 and Its Derivatives
X Shi, X Wang, W Li, Y Pei - Small Methods, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Over the past couple of decades, thermoelectric Mg3Sb2 and its derivatives have attracted
increasing attention for thermoelectric applications. This is enabled by the richness in …
increasing attention for thermoelectric applications. This is enabled by the richness in …
Superstrengthening through Nanotwinning
Bismuth telluride (Bi 2 Te 3) based thermoelectric (TE) materials have been commercialized
successfully as solid-state power generators, but their low mechanical strength suggests that …
successfully as solid-state power generators, but their low mechanical strength suggests that …
Enhanced strength through nanotwinning in the thermoelectric semiconductor InSb
The conversion efficiency (z T) of thermoelectric (TE) materials has been enhanced over the
last two decades, but their engineering applications are hindered by the poor mechanical …
last two decades, but their engineering applications are hindered by the poor mechanical …
Micro-and macromechanical properties of thermoelectric lead chalcogenides
Both n-and p-type lead telluride (PbTe)-based thermoelectric (TE) materials display high TE
efficiency, but the low fracture strength may limit their commercial applications. To find ways …
efficiency, but the low fracture strength may limit their commercial applications. To find ways …