A high thermoelectric figure of merit ZT of 2.5 at 730 K is achieved in p-type Ge1− xSmxTe
through synergetic optimization of electrical and thermal transport properties. Sm doping …

Synergetic optimization of the electrical and thermal transport performance of GeTe has
been achieved through Sb doping in this work, resulting in a high thermoelectric figure of …

Optimizing the thermoelectric properties of GeTe-based compounds usually involves the
modulation of Ge vacancies and dopants. However, the mixture of vacancies and dopants …

Thermoelectric materials can achieve the interconversion of electricity and heat, providing
potential for power generation. It is a challenge to elevate conversion efficiency due to the …

It is well known that the thermoelectric performance of GeTe is difficult to manipulate due to
its intrinsic overhigh carrier concentration and phase transition. Herein, we demonstrate that …

Heavy rare-earth element doping can effectively strengthen phonon scattering, suppress the
lattice thermal conductivity, and enhance the overall thermoelectric performance of GeTe …

GeTe is a promising thermoelectric material and has attracted growing research interest
recently. In this study, the effect of Al doping and Al&Sb codoping on the thermoelectric …

Manipulations of carrier and phonon scatterings through hierarchical structures have been
proved to be effective in improving thermoelectric performance. Previous efforts in GeTe …

Modification of crystal symmetry induced by chemical doping or alloying is well known to
optimize the charge carrier transport properties in thermoelectric materials. Historically, the …

As an attractive lead-free thermoelectric candidate, GeTe-based materials have been
intensively studied in recent years. However, the ZT value of pristine GeTe is limited around …