Physics and technology of thermoelectric materials and devices
The continuous depletion of fossil fuels and the increasing demand for eco-friendly and
sustainable energy sources have prompted researchers to look for alternative energy …
sustainable energy sources have prompted researchers to look for alternative energy …
[HTML][HTML] Various applications of ZnO thin films obtained by chemical routes in the last decade
M Gartner, H Stroescu, D Mitrea, M Nicolescu - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review addresses the importance of Zn for obtaining multifunctional materials with
interesting properties by following certain preparation strategies: choosing the appropriate …
interesting properties by following certain preparation strategies: choosing the appropriate …
Multi-scale defects in ZnO thermoelectric ceramic materials co-doped with In and Ga
In this work, several X-ray and nuclear analysis techniques were used to examine ZnO
materials co-doped with In and Ga, or IGZO materials. X-ray diffraction analysis, energy …
materials co-doped with In and Ga, or IGZO materials. X-ray diffraction analysis, energy …
Coupling modification of Fermi level, band flattening and lattice defects to approach outstanding thermoelectric performance of ZnO films via tuning In and Ga …
Band structure modification is found one of the state-of-the-art strategies to control electrical,
thermal transport properties, and optimize performance of thermoelectric (TE) materials …
thermal transport properties, and optimize performance of thermoelectric (TE) materials …
Transparent-flexible thermoelectric module from In/Ga co-doped ZnO thin films
Transparent-flexible thermoelectric thin films have immense potential as power supplies for
future small-sized consumer electronics, the internet of things, and wearable devices. Here …
future small-sized consumer electronics, the internet of things, and wearable devices. Here …
Enhancing the thermoelectric performance of ZnO epitaxial films by Ga doping and thermal tuning
With good chemical and thermal stabilities, ZnO is a promising thermoelectric material that
can be operated over a wide temperature range, particularly for high temperatures. For two …
can be operated over a wide temperature range, particularly for high temperatures. For two …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of Post-Annealing on the Properties of ZnO: Ga Films with High Transparency (94%) and Low Sheet Resistance (29 Ω/square)
LW Wang, SY Chu - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study presents gallium-doped zinc oxide (ZnO: Ga, GZO) thin films. GZO thin films with
both high transparency and low sheet resistance were prepared by RF sputtering and then …
both high transparency and low sheet resistance were prepared by RF sputtering and then …
[HTML][HTML] Compensation of Zn substitution and secondary phase controls effective mass and weighted mobility in In and Ga co-doped ZnO material
Conductivity σ and thermal conductivity κ are directly related to carrier concentration while
Seebeck coefficient S is inversely proportional to carrier concentration. Therefore, improving …
Seebeck coefficient S is inversely proportional to carrier concentration. Therefore, improving …
Chemical, morphological and optical properties of undoped and Cu-doped ZnO thin films submitted to UHV treatment
M Bouslama, A Ouerdane, A Mokadem… - Applied Surface …, 2020 - Elsevier
The undoped and Cu-doped zinc oxide (UZO and CZO) thin films deposited on Si substrate
were treated in the UHV (Ultra-High Vacuum) system using Ar+ sputtering followed by a …
were treated in the UHV (Ultra-High Vacuum) system using Ar+ sputtering followed by a …
Relaxation of residual stress-controlled thermopower factor in transparent-flexible Ti-doped ZnO thin films
S Thaowonkaew, P Muthitamongkol, M Horprathum… - Ceramics …, 2022 - Elsevier
Transparent-flexible thermoelectric materials are attractive for future small-sized consumer
electronics, the internet of things, and wearable devices. The microstructural evolution and …
electronics, the internet of things, and wearable devices. The microstructural evolution and …