Stabilizing the optimal carrier concentration for high thermoelectric efficiency.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/adma.201103153.
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Abstract
The band structure of PbTe can be manipulated by alloying with MgTe to control the band degeneracy. This is used to stabilize the optimal carrier concentration, making it less temperature dependent, demonstrating a new strategy to improve overall thermoelectric efficiency over a broad temperature range.
Medical subject headings
- Alloys
- Conservation of Natural Resources
- Lead
- Tellurium