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Thermoelectric Properties of Composite PbTeThermoelectric Properties of Composite PbTeThermoelectric Properties of Composite PbTe – PbSnS2 Materials

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The thermoelectric (Pb1-mSnmTe)1-x(PbS)x where m = 0.05 and x = 0.08 has been shown to produce PbS nanostructures that effectively scatter phonons, enhancing ZT. As Sn substitution is increased, a new phase of PbSnS2 precipitates. We find that incorporation of PbSnS2 in PbTe results in a significant reduction in lattice thermal conductivity around 0.6 W/mK at room temperature. We present preliminary characterization and thermoelectric properties.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 60208, Evanston, IL, USA

    Steven N. Girard & Mercouri G. Kanatzidis

  2. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, 60208, Evanston, IL, USA

    Jiaqing He & Vinayak P. Dravid

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Girard, S.N., He, J., Dravid, V.P. et al. Thermoelectric Properties of Composite PbTeThermoelectric Properties of Composite PbTeThermoelectric Properties of Composite PbTe – PbSnS2 Materials. MRS Online Proceedings Library 1267, 609 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1557/PROC-1267-DD06-09

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