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Effects of Sb on the Thermoelectric Properties of PbTe

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: This study focuses on improving the thermoelectric properties of PbTe-based materials by adding different Sb content. The potential for achieving high thermoelectric efficiency in Sb-doped n-type PbTe-based thermoelectric compounds is described, and the electrical resistivity, Seebeck coefficient and thermal conductivity are measured from room temperature to about 500K. The effects of the Sb concentration in Sbx (Pb18Te20) on the resulting thermoelectric properties are studied. Furthermore, the surface features of Sbx (Pb18Te20) are also observed.

Source: International Journal of Electrochemical Science

DOI: 10.1016/s1452-3981(23)11189-8

Authors: Tao-Hsing Chen, Ming-Tai Hong

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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,670

Funder: Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan