Extraordinary Thermoelectric Performance Realized in n-Type PbTe through Multiphase Nanostructure Engineering.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.201703148
Abstract: Lead telluride has long been realized as an ideal p-type thermoelectric material at an intermediate temperature range; however, its commercial applications are largely restricted by its n-type counterpart that exhibits relatively inferior thermoelectric performance. This… read more here.
Keywords: type pbte; thermoelectric performance; multiphase; performance ... See more keywords
Strained Endotaxial PbS Nanoprecipitates Boosting Ultrahigh Thermoelectric Quality Factor in n-Type PbTe As-Cast Ingots.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202104496
Abstract: Lead telluride (PbTe) has long been regarded as an excellent thermoelectric material at intermediate temperature range (573-873 K); however, n-type PbTe's performance is always relatively inferior to its p-type counterpart mainly due to their different… read more here.
Keywords: pbs; type pbte; thermoelectric quality; pbte ... See more keywords
Synergistically optimizing charge and phonon transport properties in n-type PbTe via introducing ternary compound AgSb(Se, Te)2
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2019.152463
Abstract: Abstract PbTe-based thermoelectric materials are considered to be a medium-temperature thermoelectric candidates and the high-performance n-type PbTe is urgently to be developed to match its p-type counterpart on account of practical application. Herein, we firstly… read more here.
Keywords: charge phonon; type pbte; pbte; agsb ... See more keywords
Effective Nonstoichiometric Strategy Combined Post-annealing Process for Boosting Thermoelectric Properties in n-Type PbTe.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c03051
Abstract: The intrinsic low electrical properties have hindered the enhancement of thermoelectric performance for n-type PbTe over a long period of time, primarily due to the generation of intrinsic Pb vacancies and other defects. In this… read more here.
Keywords: annealing process; pbte; effective nonstoichiometric; performance type ... See more keywords
Enhancing n-Type PbTe Thermoelectrics via Valley Shape Modulation and Core-Shell Precipitates.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c20807
Abstract: Achieving both a high power factor and low lattice thermal conductivity in thermoelectric (TE) materials has been a longstanding challenge. Herein, we report significant advancements in PbTe-based materials through a band-sharpening approach that incorporates valley… read more here.
Keywords: shell; core shell; enhancing type; modulation ... See more keywords
High figure of merit in Ga doped nanostructured n-type PbTe-xGeTe with midgap states.
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DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b09249
Abstract: PbTe-based thermoelectric materials are some of the most promising for converting heat into electricity, but their n-type versions still lag in performance the p-type ones. Here, we introduce midgap states and nanoscale precipitates using Ga-doping… read more here.
Keywords: type; type pbte; figure merit; midgap states ... See more keywords
Fine tuning of Fermi level by charged impurity-defect cluster formation and thermoelectric properties in n-type PbTe-based compounds
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DOI: 10.1039/c9ta04220b
Abstract: There have been significant developments in the enhancement of the thermoelectric (TE) performances of p-type PbTe compounds; however, the TE performances of n-type compounds are not compatible with those of p-type ones. read more here.
Keywords: tuning fermi; type pbte; level charged; fermi level ... See more keywords
Remarkably reduced thermal conductivity and enhanced thermoelectric properties of n-type PbTe via Sb and Cu co-doping
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DOI: 10.1039/d5ra03099d
Abstract: In this study, we demonstrate that co-doping Sb and Cu into n-type PbTe significantly enhances its thermoelectric performance by increasing electrical conductivity and reducing thermal conductivity at high temperatures. A series of Pb1−2x(SbCu)xTe (x =… read more here.
Keywords: pbte; remarkably reduced; reduced thermal; thermal conductivity ... See more keywords
Simultaneously optimizing power factor and thermal conductivity of n-type PbTe
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0263654
Abstract: p-type PbTe is long recognized as an outstanding thermoelectric material in the moderate temperature range, while its n-type counterpart shows relatively poor performance. To address this issue and enhance the thermoelectric properties of n-type PbTe,… read more here.
Keywords: pb0 966in0; 966in0 034te; conductivity; type pbte ... See more keywords