Melt-Spun SiGe Nano-Alloys: Microstructural Engineering Towards High Thermoelectric Efficiency
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DOI: 10.1007/s11664-020-08560-6
Abstract: Abstract Silicon-germanium (SiGe) alloys are prominent high-temperature thermoelectric (TE) materials used as a powering source for deep space applications. In this work, we employed rapid cooling rates for solidification by melt-spinning and rapid heating rates… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; melt spun; nano alloys; sige nano ... See more keywords
Growth of nano-composites and nano-alloys of Cu-Nb thin films
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tsf.2016.12.040
Abstract: Abstract We report on the growth of immiscible Nb-Cu nano-composite thin films by DC co-sputtering. The ratio of Nb:Cu was varied in the films by changing the relative DC power ratio during sputtering. One set… read more here.
Keywords: nano composites; thin films; set films; films growth ... See more keywords
Advantages of eutectic alloys for creating catalysts in the realm of nanotechnology-enabled metallurgy
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-12615-6
Abstract: The nascent field of nanotechnology-enabled metallurgy has great potential. However, the role of eutectic alloys and the nature of alloy solidification in this field are still largely unknown. To demonstrate one of the promises of… read more here.
Keywords: enabled metallurgy; metallurgy; nano alloys; nanotechnology ... See more keywords