Switching of the natural nanostructure in Bi2Te3 materials by ion irradiation.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
In Bi(2)Te(3) materials the natural nanostructure (nns) with a wavelength of 10 nm can be reproducibly switched ON and OFF by Ar(+) ion irradiation at 1.5 and 1 keV. Controlled formation of the nns in Bi(2)Te(3) materials has potential for reducing its thermal conductivity and could increase the thermoelectric figure of merit.
Medical subject headings
- Argon
- Bismuth
- Nanostructures
- Tellurium