Bottom-up synthesis of SnTe-based thermoelectric composites

B Nan, X Song, C Chang, K Xiao, Y Zhang… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
There is a need for the development of lead-free thermoelectric materials for medium-/high-
temperature applications. Here, we report a thiol-free tin telluride (SnTe) precursor that can …

Achieving Ultralow Lattice Thermal Conductivity and High Thermoelectric Performance in SnTe by Alloying with MnSb2Se4

P Peng, C Wang, S Cui, C Wang, J Chen… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The manipulation of defect chemistry is crucial in the design of high-performance
thermoelectric materials. Studies have demonstrated that alloying compounds within the I–V …

Construction of a graphitic carbon nitride-based photocatalyst with a strong built-in electric field via π–π stacking interactions boosting photocatalytic CO 2 reduction

Y Li, L Wang, X Gao, Y Xue, B Li, X Zhu - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Solar-driven photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuels, particularly over a
graphitic carbon nitride (GCN)-based photocatalyst, presents a promising solution to …

All-SnTe-Based Thermoelectric Power Generation Enabled by Stepwise Optimization of n-Type SnTe

T Hong, B Qin, Y Qin, S Bai, Z Wang… - Journal of the …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The practical application of thermoelectric devices requires both high-performance n-type
and p-type materials of the same system to avoid possible mismatches and improve device …

Enhanced thermoelectric performance in high-defect SnTe alloys: a significant role of carrier scattering

F Zhang, X Zhao, R Li, S He, X Tan, J Zhu… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
High-level alloying is an effective approach to achieve high thermoelectric performance of
SnTe-based materials with high intrinsic defects and poor band structure, but higher …

Pushing the limit of synergy in SnTe-based thermoelectric materials leading to an ultra-low lattice thermal conductivity and enhanced ZT

SK Kihoi, US Shenoy, JN Kahiu, H Kim… - Sustainable Energy & …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
In the era of sustainable and environmentally friendly energy requirements, alternative
sources of energy continue to be fervently sought after. Heat recovery into useful electrical …

Zinc Doping Induces Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance of Solvothermal SnTe

L Wang, XL Shi, L Li, M Hong, B Lin… - Chemistry–An Asian …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The creation of hierarchical nanostructures can effectively strengthen phonon scattering to
reduce lattice thermal conductivity for improving thermoelectric properties in inorganic …

Nanocrystal-based thermoelectric SnTe-NaSbSe2 alloys with strengthened band convergence and reduced thermal conductivity

B Nan, C Chang, Z Li, N Kapuria, X Han, M Li… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Ternary IV-VI 2 colloidal NaSbSe 2 nanocrystals are herein used to improve the
performance of lead-free SnTe thermoelectric materials. We showcase a versatile bottom-up …

Anion/Cation Co‐Doping to Improve the Thermoelectric Performance of Sn‐Enriched n‐Type SnSe Polycrystals with Suppressed Lattice Thermal Conductivity

M Nisar, A Abbas, J Zhang, F Li, Z Zheng, G Liang… - Small, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Enhancing the thermoelectric performance of n‐type polycrystalline SnSe is essential,
addressing challenges posed by elevated thermal conductivity and compromised power …

Advancements in thermoelectric materials: optimization strategies for enhancing energy conversion

H Han, L Zhao, X Wu, B Zuo, S Bian, T Li… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Thermoelectric materials are a highly promising category of energy conversion materials. In
this paper, we present a multitude of approaches to enhance the efficacy of these materials …