Thermoelectric properties of (Pb,Sn,Ge)te-based alloys

Y. Gelbstein, O. Ben-Yehuda, E. Pinhas, T. Edrei, Y. Sadia, Z. Dashevsky, M. P. Dariel

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Abstract

The search for alternative energy sources is presently at the forefront of applied research. In this context, thermoelectricity for direct energy conversion from thermal to electrical energy plays an important role. This?paper is concerned with the development of highly efficient p-type [(PbTe)(SnTe)(Bi 2Te 3)] x (GeTe) 1-x alloys for thermoelectric applications using spark plasma sintering (SPS). Varying the carrier concentration of GeTe was achieved by alloying of PbTe, SnTe, and/or Bi 2Te 3. The rhombohedral to cubic phase transition temperature, T c, was found to be sensitive to the degree of alloying. Highest power factor values (P = 33 μW/cm K 2) were obtained for (GeTe) 0.95(Bi 2Te 3) 0.05 composition.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1478-1482
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Electronic Materials
Volume38
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2009

Keywords

  • GeTe
  • PbTe
  • SPS
  • Thermoelectrics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry

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