Why is it challenging to improve the thermoelectric properties of n-type Bi2Te3 alloys?

P Dharmaiah, SJ Jung, JS Kim, SK Kim… - Applied Physics …, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
The successful application of nanotechnologies in enhancing thermoelectric properties of n-
type Bi 2 Te 3 alloys remains a formidable challenge, despite significant advancements in …

Enhancing the thermoelectric performance of n-type Bi 2 Te 2.7 Se 0.3 through the incorporation of Ag 9 AlSe 6 inclusions

T Chen, H Ming, X Qin, C Zhu, Y Chen, L Ai… - Inorganic Chemistry …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Bi2Te2. 7Se0. 3 (BTS) is the best commercial n-type thermoelectric alloy at near room
temperature. However, as compared to its p-type counterpart, its figure of merit (ZT) and …

High Thermoelectric Performance in Cu-Doped Bi2Te2.7Se0.33 Due to Cl Doping and Multiscale AgBiSe2

AY Haruna, Y Luo, Z Ma, W Li, H Liu, X Li… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The thermoelectric performance of n-type Bi2Te3 needs further enhancement to match that
of its p-type Bi2Te3 counterpart and should be considered for competitive applications …

Thermoelectric Cooling‐Oriented Large Power Factor Realized in N‐Type Bi2Te3 Via Deformation Potential Modulation and Giant Deformation

F Zhang, M He, L Zhu, B Jia, Y Shi, W Wang, Z Peng… - Small, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Thermoelectric refrigeration, utilizing Peltier effect, has great potential in all‐solid‐state
active cooling field near room temperature. The performance of a thermoelectric cooling …

[HTML][HTML] Thermoelectric materials science and technology toward applications

K Biswas, Z Ren, Y Grin, KH Lee, T Mori… - Applied Physics …, 2022 - pubs.aip.org
This special issue of Applied Physics Letters presents pioneering articles in the field of
thermoelectric (TE) materials and devices. TE materials are pivotal in delivering one of the …

Bi2Te3‐Based Thermoelectric Modules for Efficient and Reliable Low‐Grade Heat Recovery

G Wu, Q Zhang, X Tan, Y Fu, Z Guo, Z Zhang… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Bismuth‐telluride‐based alloy has long been considered as the most promising candidate
for low‐grade waste heat power generation. However, optimizing the thermoelectric …

Improved Thermoelectric Performance in n–type Bi2(Te,Se)3 Alloys through the Incorporation of Fe Nanoparticles

K Lee, G Kim, SW Ye, J Kim, JW Roh… - ACS Applied Energy …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Herein, we investigated the thermoelectric properties of Fe-BTS (Bi2Te3-based compound)
samples fabricated through nanometal decoration and spark plasma sintering. We …

Parameter extraction approaches for compact modeling of thermoelectric modules

H Wan, B Shen, Z Li - International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermoelectric (TE) cooling has experienced rapid advancements with the foundational
understanding of TE materials. TE modules, compact and lightweight devices, have become …

Attaining High Figure of Merit in the N-Type Bi2Te2.7Se0.3-Ag2Te Composite System via Comprehensive Regulation of Its Thermoelectric Properties

S Li, T Chen, S Yang, K Chen, MH Danish… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
n-Type Bi2Te2. 7Se0. 3 (BTS) is the state-of-the-art thermoelectric material near room
temperature. However, the figure of merit ZT of commercial BTS ingots is still limited and …

Impact of Crystallite Size and Phase Boundaries on Magnetic and Thermoelectric Properties of Cu-Added BiFeO3

K Aishwarya, S Maruthasalamoorthy, R Thenmozhi… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
In this study, bismuth ferrite (BFO) and copper-added BFO were synthesized using the
coprecipitation method. The incorporation of copper into the BFO lattice led to a reduction in …