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Tuning phonon properties in thermoelectric materials

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: This review article presents a discussion of theoretical progress made over the past several decades towards our understanding of thermoelectric properties of materials. Particular emphasis is placed upon describing recent progress in 'tuning' phonon properties of nanocomposite materials for gaining enhancement of the thermoelectric figure of merit.

Source: Reports on Progress in Physics

DOI: 10.1088/0034-4885/78/2/026501

Author: G P Srivastava

Institution: University of Exeter

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Award: Phonon Engineering of Nanocomposite Thermoelectric Materials