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Enhancement of thermoelectric power factor in Cu2Se superionic conductor via high energy electron beam irradiation

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: The modification in the Cu2Se thermoelectric system by electron beam irradiation has been carried out in this work. Samples were prepared using the solid-state reaction technique. The prepared samples were irradiated with various energy dosages viz. 50, 100, and 150 kGy. XRD studies reveal that the synthesized samples crystallized in a monoclinic structure. The micro-hardness of the samples decreased with an increase in irradiation dosage. The sample irradiated at 100 kGy dose exhibits the lowest electrical resistivity, moderate Seebeck coefficient, and highest power factor.

Source: Journal of Materials Science Materials in Electronics

DOI: 10.1007/s10854-022-09494-x

Authors: Suraj Mangavati, K Gurukrishna, Ashok Rao, Vikash Chandra Petwal, Vijay Pal Verma, Jishnu Dwivedi

Institutions: Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,490