Mg3 (Sb, Bi) 2-based materials and devices rivaling bismuth telluride for thermoelectric power generation and cooling

S Bano, R Chetty, J Babu, T Mori - Device, 2024 - cell.com
Summary Mg 3 (Sb, Bi) 2-based compounds have recently attracted much attention
regarding possible technological implementation due to their high thermoelectric (TE) …

[PDF][PDF] Mg3Sb2-based thermoelectrics: materials, interfaces, and devices

X Wu, J Huang, Z Zhou, Z Han, F Jiang, H Li… - Materials …, 2023 - matlab.labapress.com
Thermoelectric power generators enable the direct conversion between waste heat and
electricity near room temperatures, providing an environmentally friendly solution toward …

Interface and Surface Engineering Realized High Efficiency of 13% and Improved Thermal Stability in Mg3Sb1.5Bi0.5‐Based Thermoelectric Generation Devices

X Wu, Y Lin, Z Han, H Li, C Liu, Y Wang… - Advanced Energy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Realizing high‐temperature thermal stability in thermoelectric (TE) generators is a critical
challenge. In this study, a synergistic interface and surface optimization strategy is …

Interfacial Design Contributing to High Conversion Efficiency in Mg3(Sb, Bi)2/Bi2Te3 Thermoelectric Module with Superior Stability

N Qu, Y Sun, Z Liu, L Xie, Y Zhu, H Wu… - Advanced Energy …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Mg3 (Sb, Bi) 2‐based materials possess excellent room‐temperature thermoelectric
performance, while poor interfacial behaviors occur when connected with metal electrodes …

Interface kinetic manipulation enabling efficient and reliable Mg3Sb2 thermoelectrics

Y Fu, X Ai, Z Hu, S Zhao, X Lu, J Huang… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract Development of efficient and reliable thermoelectric generators is vital for the
sustainable utilization of energy, yet interfacial losses and failures between the …

CALPHAD accelerated design of advanced full-Zintl thermoelectric device

L Yin, X Li, X Bao, J Cheng, C Chen, Z Zhang… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Since thermoelectric materials have different physical and chemical properties, the design of
contact layers requires dedicated efforts, and the welding temperatures are distinctly …

Improvement of the conversion efficiency of Mg3Sb2 thermoelectric devices through optimizing the resistivity of the MgSbNi barrier layer

H Zhang, Y Wang, ZA Munir, Y Zhang, W Fan… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mg 3 Sb 2-based thermoelectric materials have been the focus of widespread investigations
as promising candidates for the harvesting of waste heat. Interface stability and service …

Symmetric strain fields as diffusion barrier: A new avenue to achieve diffusion-resistant, thermally stable thermoelectric interfaces

X Miao, W Fan, S Chen, Q Zhang, D An, Z Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2025 - Elsevier
Elemental diffusion and reactions at interfaces significantly increase resistivity and reduce
stability, particularly in thermoelectric (TE) systems containing highly diffusive elements like …

Improving Thermoelectric Conversion Efficiency of Mg3(Sb, Bi)2-Based TE Materials via Interface Contact Layer Optimization

R Chetty, J Babu, T Mori - ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2024 - ACS Publications
Mg3 (Sb, Bi) 2-based compounds have recently attracted intense attention as thermoelectric
(TE) materials for power generation and cooling applications because of their high TE …

Advances in Mg 3 Sb 2 thermoelectric materials and devices

J Tang, VCS Theja, K Liu, V Karthikeyan, Y Chen - Nanoscale, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
Thermoelectric technology offers a green-viable and carbon-neutral solution for energy
problems by directly converting waste heat to electricity. For years, Bi2Te3-based …