Electron transport in SiGe alloy nanowires in the ballistic regime from first-principles.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Silicon-germanium alloying is emerging as one of the most promising strategies to engineer heat transport at the nanoscale. Here, we perform first-principles electron transport calculations to assess at what extent such approach can be followed without worsening the electrical conduction properties of the system, providing then a path toward high-efficiency thermoelectric materials.
Medical subject headings
- Alloys
- Germanium
- Models, Chemical
- Nanostructures
- Silicon