Magnesium-based thermoelectric (TE) materials have attracted considerable interest due to
their high ZT values, coupled with their low cost, widespread availability, nontoxicity, and low …

Abstract α-MgAgSb is a promising thermoelectric material with an average figure of merit
above unity between room temperature and 573 K, making it attractive for low temperature …

This paper reviews the basic understanding of Mg-based thermoelectric materials and
various approaches for increasing their thermoelectric efficiency. Recent developments in …

Investigation of the thermochemical stability of Mg 2 (Si, Sn) thermoelectric materials is
crucial for further development of thermoelectric modules. There is a miscibility gap reported …

Abstract Knowledge of the mechanical properties of thermoelectric materials at high
temperature is required for the modelling and optimization of a thermoelectric generator …

The solid solutions of magnesium silicide and magnesium stannide Mg 2 (Si, Sn) are high-
performance thermoelectric (TE) materials with the advantage of being composed of light …

Mg2 (Si, Sn) is an attractive material class due to its excellent thermoelectric (TE) properties,
its eco‐friendly constituents, its low mass density, and its low price. A lot of research has …

The development of stable and low resistance contacts between thermoelectric materials
and metal bridges is indispensable for highly efficient thermoelectric generators. We have …

Fundamental material parameters governing the carrier transport in thermoelectric materials
are affected by microstructural characteristics. We have investigated the effects of …

Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) possess the ability to generate electrical power from heat.
As TEGs are operated under a thermal gradient, inhomogeneous material properties—either …