Thermoelectric properties of composite PbTe - PbSnS2 materials

Steven N. Girard, Jiaqing He, Vinayak P. Dravid, Mercouri G. Kanatzidis

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Abstract

The thermoelectric (Pb1-mSnmTe)1-x(PbS) x where m = 0.05 and x = 0.08 has been shown to produce PbS nanostructures that effectively scatter phonons, enhancing ZT. As Sn substitution is increased, a new phase of PbSnS2 precipitates. We find that incorporation of PbSnS2 in PbTe results in a significant reduction in lattice thermal conductivity around 0.6 W/mK at room temperature. We present preliminary characterization and thermoelectric properties.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThermoelectric Materials 2010 - Growth, Properties, Novel Characterization Methods and Applications
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages205-210
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781605112442
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume1267
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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