In thermoelectricity,the inherent coupling between electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient represents a fundamental challenge in thermoelectric materials development.Herein,we present a unique pressure-tuning ...In thermoelectricity,the inherent coupling between electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient represents a fundamental challenge in thermoelectric materials development.Herein,we present a unique pressure-tuning strategy using compressible layered 2H-MoTe2,achieving an effective decoupling between the electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient.The applied pressure simultaneously induces two complementary effects:(1)bandgap reduction that moderately enhances carrier concentration to improve the electrical conductivity,and(2)band convergence that dramatically increases density-of-states effective mass to boost the Seebeck coefficient.This dual mechanism yields an extraordinary 18.5-fold enhancement in the average power factor.First-principles calculations and Boltzmann transport modeling precisely reproduce the experimental observations,validating this pressure-induced decoupling mechanism.The pressure-tuning mechanism provides a feasible and effective strategy for breaking through the optimization limits of the power factor,facilitating the design of high-performance thermoelectric materials.展开更多
We theoretically study thermoelectric transport properties through a triangular triple-quantum-dot(TTQD)structure in the linear response regime using the hierarchical equations of motion approach.It is demonstrated th...We theoretically study thermoelectric transport properties through a triangular triple-quantum-dot(TTQD)structure in the linear response regime using the hierarchical equations of motion approach.It is demonstrated that large Seebeck coefficient can be obtained when properly matching the interdot tunneling strength and magnetic flux at the electron-hole symmetry point,as a result of spin chiral interactions in the TTQD system.We present a systematic investigation of the thermopower(the Seebeck coefficient)dependence on the tunneling strength,magnetic flux,and on-site energy.The Seebeck coefficient shows a clear breakdown of electron-hole symmetry in the vicinity of the Kondo regime,accompanied by the deviation from the semiclassical Mott relation in the Kondo and mixed-valence regimes,which result from the many-body effects of the Kondo correlated induced resonance together with spin chiral interactions.展开更多
Lanthanum ferrites ceramics La0.9A0.1FeO3 （A=Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba） have been prepared by solid state reaction. X-ray power diffraction analysis reveals that all samples are of pure perovskite structure with orthorhombic p...Lanthanum ferrites ceramics La0.9A0.1FeO3 （A=Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba） have been prepared by solid state reaction. X-ray power diffraction analysis reveals that all samples are of pure perovskite structure with orthorhombic phase. Electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient have been measured in vacuum within the temperature range between room temperature and 800℃. The electrical conductivity shows semiconducting behavior. Temperature dependence of electrical conductivity indicates that adiabatic small-polaron hopping mechanism is dominant for their electric transportations. Seebeck coefficients are positive for samples, suggesting ptype conduction in the whole temperature range. The highest Seebeck coefficient is found to be 654 μV/K for La0.9A0.1FeO3. Except La0.9A0.1FeO3, the electrical conductivity of La0.9A0.1FeO3 increases with increasing atomic number of the A-site element, while Seebeck coefficient decreases.展开更多
Thermoelectric materials have been a competent source for the production of energy in the present decade.The most important and potential parameter required for the material to have better thermoelectric characteristi...Thermoelectric materials have been a competent source for the production of energy in the present decade.The most important and potential parameter required for the material to have better thermoelectric characteristics is the Seebeck coefficient.In this work,ultra high molecular weight polyethylene(UHMWPE)and graphene oxide(GO)nanocomposites were prepared by mechanical mixing by containing 10000ppm,50000ppm,70000ppm,100000ppm,150000ppm,and 200000ppm loadings of graphene oxide.Due to the intrinsic insulating nature of UHMWPE,the value of Seebeck for pristine UHMWPE and its nanocomposites with 10000ppm&50000ppm of GO concentration was too low to be detected.However,the Seebeck coefficient for composites with 70000ppm,100000ppm,150000ppm,and 200000ppm loadings of GO was found to be 180,206,230,and 235μV/K,respectively.These higher values of Seebeck coefficients were attributed to the superior thermal insulating nature of UHMWPE and the conductive network induced by the GO within the UHMWPE insulating matrix.Although,the values of the figure of merit and power factor were negligibly small due to the lower concentration of charge carriers in UHMWPE/GO nanocomposites but still reported,results are extremely hopeful for considering the composite as the potential candidate for thermoelectric applications.展开更多
Photothermoelectric (PTE) detectors combine photothermal and thermoelectricconversion, surmounting material band gap restrictions and limitations related tomatching light wavelengths, have been widely used in telecomm...Photothermoelectric (PTE) detectors combine photothermal and thermoelectricconversion, surmounting material band gap restrictions and limitations related tomatching light wavelengths, have been widely used in telecommunication banddetection. Two-dimensional (2D) materials with gate-tunable Seebeck coefficientcan induce the generation of photothermal currents under illumination by theasymmetric Seebeck coefficient, making them promising candidate for PTE detectorsin the telecommunication band. In this work, we report that a newly exploredvan der Waals (vdW) layered material, SnP_(2)Se_(6), possessing excellent field regulationcapabilities and behaviors as an ideal candidate for PTE detector implementation.With the assistance of temperature-dependent Raman characterization, thesuspended atomic thin SnP_(2)Se_(6) nanosheets reveal thickness-dependent thermalconductivity of 1.4–5.7 W m^(-1) K^(-1) at room temperature. The 2D SnP_(2)Se_(6) demonstrateshigh Seebeck coefficient (S) and power factor (PF), which are estimated tobe -506 μV K^(-1) and 207 μWm^(-1) K^(-2), respectively. By effectively modulating theSnP_(2)Se_(6) localized carrier concentration, which in turn leads to inhomogeneousSeebeck coefficients, the designed dual-gate PTE detector with 2D SnP_(2)Se_(6) channeldemonstrates wide spectral photoresponse in telecommunication bands, yieldinghigh responsivity (R = 1.2 mA W^(-1)) and detectivity (D^(*) = 6× 10^(9) Jones)under 1550 nm light illumination. Our findings provide a new material platformand device configuration for the telecommunication band detection.展开更多
SnSe thin films of thickness 180 nm have been deposited on glass substrates by reactive evaporation at an optimized substrate temperature of 523 ± 5 K and pressure of 10^（-5） mbar.The as-prepared SnSe thin film...SnSe thin films of thickness 180 nm have been deposited on glass substrates by reactive evaporation at an optimized substrate temperature of 523 ± 5 K and pressure of 10^（-5） mbar.The as-prepared SnSe thin films are characterized for their structural,optical and electrical properties by various experimental techniques.The p-type conductivity,near-optimum direct band gap,high absorption coefficient and good photosensitivity of the SnSe thin film indicate its suitability for photovoltaic applications.The optical constants,loss factor,quality factor and optical conductivity of the films are evaluated.The results of Hall and thermoelectric power measurements are correlated to determine the density of states,Fermi energy and effective mass of carriers and are obtained as 2.8×10^（17）cm^（-3）,0.03 eV and 0.05m_0 respectively.The high Seebeck coefficient ≈ 7863 μV/K,reasonably good power factor ≈7.2×10^（-4） W/（m·K^2） and thermoelectric figure of merit ≈1.2 observed at 42 K suggests that,on further work,the prepared SnSe thin films can also be considered as a possible candidate for cryogenic thermoelectric applications.展开更多
We theoretically study nonlinear thermoelectric transport through a topological superconductor nanowire hosting Majorana bound states(MBSs) at its two ends, a system named as Majorana nanowire(MNW). We consider that t...We theoretically study nonlinear thermoelectric transport through a topological superconductor nanowire hosting Majorana bound states(MBSs) at its two ends, a system named as Majorana nanowire(MNW). We consider that the MNW is coupled to the left and right normal metallic leads subjected to either bias voltage or temperature gradient. We focus our attention on the sign change of nonlinear Seebeck and Peltier coefficients induced by mechanisms related to the MBSs, by which the possible existence of MBSs might be proved. Our results show that for a fixed temperature difference between the two leads, the sign of the nonlinear Seebeck coefficient(thermopower) can be reversed by changing the overlap amplitude between the MBSs or the system equilibrium temperature, which are similar to the cases in linear response regime. By optimizing the MBS–MBS interaction amplitude and system equilibrium temperature, we find that the temperature difference may also induce sign change of the nonlinear thermopower. For zero temperature difference and finite bias voltage, both the sign and magnitude of nonlinear Peltier coefficient can be adjusted by changing the bias voltage or overlap amplitude between the MBSs. In the presence of both bias voltage and temperature difference, we show that the electrical current at zero Fermi level and the states induced by overlap between the MBSs keep unchanged, regardless of the amplitude of temperature difference. We also find that the direction of the heat current driven by bias voltage may be changed by weak temperature difference.展开更多
Thermoelectric air conditioning systems based on the Peltier effect had two modes:heating and cooling.In this work,the proposed design provides continuous improvement in COP from the first minute of operation.In cooli...Thermoelectric air conditioning systems based on the Peltier effect had two modes:heating and cooling.In this work,the proposed design provides continuous improvement in COP from the first minute of operation.In cooling mode,the coefficient of performance(COP)was 1.176 due to the techniques used in this device,and it increased to 1.24 in the last minute of operation.Concerning the steady-state scenario,from the first minute,the Qc was larger than the W for the entire duration of the operation.The output temperature reaches 18.97℃ ,and the temperature on the cold side reaches 4.96℃ in the fifteen minutes of operation.The cooling mood was checked in Iraq/Baghdad in October with a temperature of 31℃ .Furthermore,the heating mode was checked in December with a temperature of 22℃ .Due to the size of the component on the cold side being small compared with the size of the component on the heat side,it reached a steady state in 13 min.This means the COP in heating mode reached 1.01 in 14 min.Furthermore,due to the presence of a thermal insulator made inside the device to separate the cold side and the hot side,the difference in temperature causes a noticeable little ascent.This is why the COP increased because it kept the degree differences low.Performance enhancements were achieved by optimizing the behavior of thermoelectric materials.The device contains 3 Peltier elements,a water-cooled system with one Peltier,a heat sink,and a fan.The design of the dehumidification system addresses the humidity issue commonly associated with thermoelectric air conditioners.In this context,the results indicate that the humidity rates had decreased and the cooling rate had increased with these innovative techniques,and thus,excellent performance can be achieved even if the Seebeck coefficient is not at its highest based on the condition of providing the Peltier elements’reliability and optimal thermal performance for various applications requiring both cooling and heating functions.The insulation plays a critical role in maintaining the efficiency of the system,reducing energy consumption,and ensuring long-term functionality.The proposed system is valuable for devices or environments that demand precise and dual thermal control with minimal energy wastage.展开更多
Emerging two-dimensional MXenes have been extensively studied in a wide range of fields thanks to their superior electrical and hydrophilic attributes as well as excellent chemical stability and mechanical flexibility...Emerging two-dimensional MXenes have been extensively studied in a wide range of fields thanks to their superior electrical and hydrophilic attributes as well as excellent chemical stability and mechanical flexibility.Among them,the ultrahigh electrical conductivity(σ)and tunable band structures of benchmark Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) MXene demonstrate its good potential as thermoelectric(TE)materials.However,both the large variation ofσreported in the literature and the intrinsically low Seebeck coefficient(S)hinder the practical applications.Herein,this study has for the first time systematically investigated the TE properties of neat Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) films,which are finely modulated by exploiting different dispersing solvents,controlling nanosheet sizes and constructing composites.First,deionized water is found to be superior for obtaining closely packed MXene sheets relative to other polar solvents.Second,a simultaneous increase in both S andσis realized via elevating centrifugal speed on MXene aqueous suspensions to obtain small-sized nanosheets,thus yielding an ultrahigh power factor up to~156μW m^(-1) K^(-2).Third,S is significantly enhanced yet accompanied by a reduction inσwhen constructing MXene-based nanocomposites,the latter of which is originated from the damage to the intimate stackings of MXene nanosheets.Together,a correlation between the TE properties of neat Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) films and the stacking of nanosheets is elucidated,which would stimulate further exploration of MXene TEs.展开更多
Temperature is an important physical variable that indicates the condition of the human body and artificial systems.Advanced wearable applications require the development of temperature sensors with different form fac...Temperature is an important physical variable that indicates the condition of the human body and artificial systems.Advanced wearable applications require the development of temperature sensors with different form factors.In this study,a fiber-shaped thermoelectric temperature sensor is fabricated using a continuous graphene fiber whose two halves possess different reduction states.A seamless junction is formed by partially reducing a wet-spun graphene oxide fiber with hydroiodic acid(HI)solutions of different concentrations.One-half of the fiber is mildly reduced with 0.97 wt%HI,while the other half is highly reduced with 30.6 wt%HI.The different reduction states of the graphene composite fiber result in different Seebeck coefficients,allowing for the fabrication of a fiber-shaped graphene thermocou-ple without any laborious assembly.The flexible graphene thermocouple exhibits high sensitivity with a thermopower of 12.5μV K^(-1)in the temperature range of room temperature to∼70℃.Furthermore,it exhibits high linearity with a correlation coefficient exceeding 0.995 and fast response with a time constant of 0.24 s.Owing to its mechanical robustness and flexibility,the stand-alone graphene ther-mocouple can be knitted into a cotton fabric glove,which presents a fast response to environmental changes without any external power source.This work offers a unique fabrication method for producing a high-performance,flexible thermocouple that features a seamless and clear junction without the use of additional materials.This alternative method eliminates the complicated assembly processes typically required for conventional thermocouples.展开更多
The effect of temperature on the electrical conductivity(σ)and Seebeck coefficient(S)of n-type vapor grown carbon nanofibers(CNFs)and poly(vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF)melt-mixed with 15 wt%of those CNFs is analyzed.At ...The effect of temperature on the electrical conductivity(σ)and Seebeck coefficient(S)of n-type vapor grown carbon nanofibers(CNFs)and poly(vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF)melt-mixed with 15 wt%of those CNFs is analyzed.At 40°C,the CNFs show stable n-type character(S=-4.8μV·K^(-1))with anσof ca.165 S·m^(-1),while the PVDF/CNF composite film shows anσof ca.9 S·m^(-1)and near-zero S(S=-0.5μV·K^(-1)).This experimental reduction in S is studied by the density functional tight binding(DFTB)method revealing a contact electron transfer from the CNFs to the PVDF in the interface.Moreover,in the temperature range from 40°C to 100°C,theσ(T)of the CNFs and PVDF/CNF film,successfully described by the 3D variable range hopping(VRH)model,is explained as consequence of a thermally activated backscattering mechanism.On the contrary,the S(T)from 40°C to 100°C of the PVDF/CNF film,which satisfactorily matches the model proposed for some multi-walled carbon nanotube(MWCNT)doped mats;however,it does not follow the increase in S(T)found for CNFs.All these findings are presented with the aim of discerning the role of these n-type vapor grown carbon nanofibers on theσand S of their melt-mixed polymer composites.展开更多
The effect of Eu-substitution on the density and thermoelectric properties of ternary sulfide Ce3-xEuxS4 （0≤x≤0.8） compacts was investigated. Ce3-xEuxS4 powders were prepared via the sulfurization of the oxide usi...The effect of Eu-substitution on the density and thermoelectric properties of ternary sulfide Ce3-xEuxS4 （0≤x≤0.8） compacts was investigated. Ce3-xEuxS4 powders were prepared via the sulfurization of the oxide using CS2 gas at 1473 K. The pressureless sintered Ce3-xEuxS4 compacts in the atmosphere were crystallized in the T-phase. The density of the Ce3-xEuxS4 compacts increased with the increasing of Eu-substitution. Eu-substitution yielded a higher Seebeck coefficient and lower electrical resistivity. The highest value of the thermoelectric power factor of 1.41×10^-4 W/K^2m was obtained for the Ce2.2Eu0.8S4 compact at 673 K. It indicated that Eu-substitution was effective for improving thermoelectric properties of Ce3-xEuxS4.展开更多
The thermoelectric properties at elevated temperature were investigated for n-type Bi2（Te,Se）3 which is obtained from ball milling processed powder with various milling times. Electrical properties such as electrica...The thermoelectric properties at elevated temperature were investigated for n-type Bi2（Te,Se）3 which is obtained from ball milling processed powder with various milling times. Electrical properties such as electrical resistivity and Seebeck coefficient are clearly dependent on milling time, in which the carrier concentration is attributed to the change of the electrical properties. The concentrations of the defects are also varied with the ball milling time, which is the origin of the carrier concentration variation. Even though finer grain sizes are obtained after the long ball milling time, the temperature dependence of the thermal conductivity is not solely understood with the grain size, whereas the electrical contribution to the thermal conductivity should be also considered. The highest figure of merit value of ZT = 0.83 is achieved at 373 K for the optimized samples, in which ball milling time is 10 h. The obtained ZT value is 48% improvement over that of the 0.5-h sample at 373 K.展开更多
Polycrystalline La-doped CaMnO3 ceramics have been prepared by a solid-state sintering method. Analysis of microstructure and phase composition indicates that the addition of La can prohibit the further growth of grai...Polycrystalline La-doped CaMnO3 ceramics have been prepared by a solid-state sintering method. Analysis of microstructure and phase composition indicates that the addition of La can prohibit the further growth of grain, and no impurity phase appears. The results revealed that the La doping can lead to a large change of the activation energy （from 0.2：2 to 0.02 eV）, and thus result in a marked increase in electric conductivity of 2-4 orders of magnitude. The power factor can reach about 1.5×10-4 W.m-1.K-2 in a wide temperature range, which potentially make them attractive for n-type high-temperature thermoelectric materials.展开更多
Electrical conductivity and seebeck coefficient at different temperatures,and thermal conductivity at room temperature for various doped polyaniline (PAn) samples were measured,and the thermoelectric figure of merit Z...Electrical conductivity and seebeck coefficient at different temperatures,and thermal conductivity at room temperature for various doped polyaniline (PAn) samples were measured,and the thermoelectric figure of merit ZT was calculated.The effects of preparation methods and temperature on thermoelectric properties were discussed.The results show that the electrical conductivity and the seebeck coefficient of PAn are strongly dependent on the preparation conditions and temperature.The electrical conductivity becomes larger and the seebeck coefficient becomes smaller as PAn molecular weight increases.Redoping by organic acid and HCl results in an increase in both electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient of PAn,and therefore ZT value.The electrical conductivity increases and the seebeck coefficient decreases as the temperature increases when T<T d (dedoping temperature).The decreasing of the electrical conductivity and increasing of the seebeck coefficient take place by dedoping when T>T d.The thermal conductivity is lower,and insensitive to the sample preparation conditions.展开更多
Liquid metal gallium has been widely used in numerous fields, from nuclear engineering, catalysts, and energy storage to electronics owing to its remarkable thermal and electrical properties along with low viscosity a...Liquid metal gallium has been widely used in numerous fields, from nuclear engineering, catalysts, and energy storage to electronics owing to its remarkable thermal and electrical properties along with low viscosity and nontoxicity. Compared with high-temperature liquid metals, room-temperature liquid metals, such as gallium(Ga), are emerging as promising alternatives for fabricating advanced energy storage devices, such as phase change materials, by harvesting the advantageous properties of their liquid state maintained without external energy input. However, the thermal and electrical properties of liquid metals at the phase transition are rather poorly studied, limiting their practical applications. In this study, we reported on the physical properties of the solid–liquid phase transition of Ga using a custom-designed, solid–liquid electrical and thermal measurement system. We observed that the electrical conductivity of Ga progressively decreases with an increase in temperature. However, the Seebeck coefficient of Ga increases from 0.2 to 2.1 μV/K, and thermal conductivity from 7.6 to 33 W/(K·m). These electrical and thermal properties of Ga at solid–liquid phase transition would be useful for practical applications.展开更多
To enhance the thermoelectric effect of cement-based materials,conductive polyaniline(PANI)modified MnO_(2)powder was synthesized and used as a thermoelectric component in the cement composites.The nanostructured PANI...To enhance the thermoelectric effect of cement-based materials,conductive polyaniline(PANI)modified MnO_(2)powder was synthesized and used as a thermoelectric component in the cement composites.The nanostructured PANI was deposited on the surface of the nanorod-shapedα-MnO_(2)particle and the weight ratio of PANI to MnO_(2)was 22.3:77.7 in the composite.The synthesized PANI/MnO_(2)composite was nanostructured according to the SEM image.The test results of the thermoelectric properties proved that the PANI/MnO_(2)composite was effective as the Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity values of the cement composites with PANI/MnO_(2)inside were 3-4 orders of magnitude higher than those of pure cement paste and the thermal conductivity values of these cement samples were similar.The obtained maximum figure of merit(ZT)value(2.75×10^(-3))was much larger than that of conductive materials reinforced cement-based composites.The thermoelectric effect of cement composites is mainly enhanced by the increased Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity in this work.展开更多
Non-stoichiometric samarium monosulfide（SmS_x, 0.55≤x≤1.2） was synthesized from Sm_2S_3 and SmH_3 at 1273 K for 3 h under vacuum. The influence of reaction ratio of Sm_2S_3 to SmH_3 on the fabrication of SmS_x was...Non-stoichiometric samarium monosulfide（SmS_x, 0.55≤x≤1.2） was synthesized from Sm_2S_3 and SmH_3 at 1273 K for 3 h under vacuum. The influence of reaction ratio of Sm_2S_3 to SmH_3 on the fabrication of SmS_x was investigated. The fabrication of SmS required the molar ratio of Sm_2S_3 to SmH_3 above 1. Lattice parameter of synthetic SmS_x increased firstly and then decreased to saturate following with the addition of SmH_3 content. SmS_x compact was sintered at 1373 K by spark plasma sintering. Density of synthetic SmS_x was about 99% of theory density. Seebeck coefficient of n-type semiconductor Sm Sx decreased as temperature rose. The absolute value was distributed between 170–280 μV/K. The electrical resistivity of SmS_x（0.86≤x≤1.07） decreased with temperature increasing and showed similar temperature dependence. The surplus Sm which randomly distributed in the SmS_x（0.55≤x≤0.75） matrix led to a remarked reduction of electrical resistivity. The optimized power factor for SmS_（0.6） and Sm S_（0.75） could reach 1500 μW/（K^2·m） at 600 K.展开更多
Thermoelectric and electronic properties of cubic bi-intermetallics R-Au（R = Tb, Ho. Er. Tm and Yb）compounds were explored. Electronic properties i.e. density of states and band structure were computed using first p...Thermoelectric and electronic properties of cubic bi-intermetallics R-Au（R = Tb, Ho. Er. Tm and Yb）compounds were explored. Electronic properties i.e. density of states and band structure were computed using first principles calculations which proved the metallic nature of these compounds. Post-DFT（BoltzTraP） calculations were carried out to explore their thermoelectric properties like electrical conductivities. Seebeck coefficient, electronic thermal conductivities and figure of merit. The highest Seebeck coefficient and figure of merit were found for YbAu among these compounds which are 105 μV/K and 0.285 respectively. All the calculations were carried out at 300 K. Large values of figure of merit obtained for these compounds at room temperature indicate that these materials can be used for thermoelectric devices however need experimental verification.展开更多
Physical vapor deposition method was employed to deposit antimony telluride （Sb2Te3） crystals in a dual-zone furnace. The microstructure, surface topography and composition of samples were characterized using X-ray ...Physical vapor deposition method was employed to deposit antimony telluride （Sb2Te3） crystals in a dual-zone furnace. The microstructure, surface topography and composition of samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction, atomic force and scanning electron microscopy. Seebeck coefficient （Sic）, electrical conductivity （σ⊥c） as well as power factor （PF） were enhanced for pure Sb2Te3 samples upon annealing, and the samples annealed at 473 K exhibited the highest PF of 3.16 × 10^-3 W m-1K-2 with an enhancement of 22% in the figure of merit （Z）. When the delivered dose of 60Co gamma radiation was increased from 0 to 30 kGy in the stoichiometric crystals, σ⊥c decreased due to the decrease in mobility. As a result of the increase in S, PF and Z improved by 12.11 and 13.7%, respectively, in the 30 kGy gamma- irradiated crystals. Both RH （BIIc） and S⊥c were positive, suggesting that the prepared Sb2Te3 crystals retained the p-type semiconductivity after these treatments.展开更多
基金supported by the Science and Technology Development Project of Jilin Province(Grant No.SKL202402004)the Program for the Development of Science and Technology of Jilin Province(Grant No.YDZJ202201ZYTS308)+1 种基金the Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry,Jilin University(Grant Nos.202216 and 2022-23)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12350410372)。
文摘In thermoelectricity,the inherent coupling between electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient represents a fundamental challenge in thermoelectric materials development.Herein,we present a unique pressure-tuning strategy using compressible layered 2H-MoTe2,achieving an effective decoupling between the electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient.The applied pressure simultaneously induces two complementary effects:(1)bandgap reduction that moderately enhances carrier concentration to improve the electrical conductivity,and(2)band convergence that dramatically increases density-of-states effective mass to boost the Seebeck coefficient.This dual mechanism yields an extraordinary 18.5-fold enhancement in the average power factor.First-principles calculations and Boltzmann transport modeling precisely reproduce the experimental observations,validating this pressure-induced decoupling mechanism.The pressure-tuning mechanism provides a feasible and effective strategy for breaking through the optimization limits of the power factor,facilitating the design of high-performance thermoelectric materials.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11774418,11374363,and 21373191).
文摘We theoretically study thermoelectric transport properties through a triangular triple-quantum-dot(TTQD)structure in the linear response regime using the hierarchical equations of motion approach.It is demonstrated that large Seebeck coefficient can be obtained when properly matching the interdot tunneling strength and magnetic flux at the electron-hole symmetry point,as a result of spin chiral interactions in the TTQD system.We present a systematic investigation of the thermopower(the Seebeck coefficient)dependence on the tunneling strength,magnetic flux,and on-site energy.The Seebeck coefficient shows a clear breakdown of electron-hole symmetry in the vicinity of the Kondo regime,accompanied by the deviation from the semiclassical Mott relation in the Kondo and mixed-valence regimes,which result from the many-body effects of the Kondo correlated induced resonance together with spin chiral interactions.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China under Grant No.2007CB607504the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 50572052
文摘Lanthanum ferrites ceramics La0.9A0.1FeO3 （A=Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba） have been prepared by solid state reaction. X-ray power diffraction analysis reveals that all samples are of pure perovskite structure with orthorhombic phase. Electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient have been measured in vacuum within the temperature range between room temperature and 800℃. The electrical conductivity shows semiconducting behavior. Temperature dependence of electrical conductivity indicates that adiabatic small-polaron hopping mechanism is dominant for their electric transportations. Seebeck coefficients are positive for samples, suggesting ptype conduction in the whole temperature range. The highest Seebeck coefficient is found to be 654 μV/K for La0.9A0.1FeO3. Except La0.9A0.1FeO3, the electrical conductivity of La0.9A0.1FeO3 increases with increasing atomic number of the A-site element, while Seebeck coefficient decreases.
文摘Thermoelectric materials have been a competent source for the production of energy in the present decade.The most important and potential parameter required for the material to have better thermoelectric characteristics is the Seebeck coefficient.In this work,ultra high molecular weight polyethylene(UHMWPE)and graphene oxide(GO)nanocomposites were prepared by mechanical mixing by containing 10000ppm,50000ppm,70000ppm,100000ppm,150000ppm,and 200000ppm loadings of graphene oxide.Due to the intrinsic insulating nature of UHMWPE,the value of Seebeck for pristine UHMWPE and its nanocomposites with 10000ppm&50000ppm of GO concentration was too low to be detected.However,the Seebeck coefficient for composites with 70000ppm,100000ppm,150000ppm,and 200000ppm loadings of GO was found to be 180,206,230,and 235μV/K,respectively.These higher values of Seebeck coefficients were attributed to the superior thermal insulating nature of UHMWPE and the conductive network induced by the GO within the UHMWPE insulating matrix.Although,the values of the figure of merit and power factor were negligibly small due to the lower concentration of charge carriers in UHMWPE/GO nanocomposites but still reported,results are extremely hopeful for considering the composite as the potential candidate for thermoelectric applications.
基金National Key Research and DevelopmentProgram of China, Grant/Award Number:2022YFA1203802National NaturalScience Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number: 52102161+1 种基金NaturalScience Foundation of GuangdongProvince, Grant/Award Number:2021A1515012423Shenzhen Science andTechnology Program, Grant/AwardNumbers: RCYX20221008092912045,RCJC20210706091950025。
文摘Photothermoelectric (PTE) detectors combine photothermal and thermoelectricconversion, surmounting material band gap restrictions and limitations related tomatching light wavelengths, have been widely used in telecommunication banddetection. Two-dimensional (2D) materials with gate-tunable Seebeck coefficientcan induce the generation of photothermal currents under illumination by theasymmetric Seebeck coefficient, making them promising candidate for PTE detectorsin the telecommunication band. In this work, we report that a newly exploredvan der Waals (vdW) layered material, SnP_(2)Se_(6), possessing excellent field regulationcapabilities and behaviors as an ideal candidate for PTE detector implementation.With the assistance of temperature-dependent Raman characterization, thesuspended atomic thin SnP_(2)Se_(6) nanosheets reveal thickness-dependent thermalconductivity of 1.4–5.7 W m^(-1) K^(-1) at room temperature. The 2D SnP_(2)Se_(6) demonstrateshigh Seebeck coefficient (S) and power factor (PF), which are estimated tobe -506 μV K^(-1) and 207 μWm^(-1) K^(-2), respectively. By effectively modulating theSnP_(2)Se_(6) localized carrier concentration, which in turn leads to inhomogeneousSeebeck coefficients, the designed dual-gate PTE detector with 2D SnP_(2)Se_(6) channeldemonstrates wide spectral photoresponse in telecommunication bands, yieldinghigh responsivity (R = 1.2 mA W^(-1)) and detectivity (D^(*) = 6× 10^(9) Jones)under 1550 nm light illumination. Our findings provide a new material platformand device configuration for the telecommunication band detection.
基金University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India for financial assistance in the form of Research Fellowship in Science for Meritorious Students (RFSMS)
文摘SnSe thin films of thickness 180 nm have been deposited on glass substrates by reactive evaporation at an optimized substrate temperature of 523 ± 5 K and pressure of 10^（-5） mbar.The as-prepared SnSe thin films are characterized for their structural,optical and electrical properties by various experimental techniques.The p-type conductivity,near-optimum direct band gap,high absorption coefficient and good photosensitivity of the SnSe thin film indicate its suitability for photovoltaic applications.The optical constants,loss factor,quality factor and optical conductivity of the films are evaluated.The results of Hall and thermoelectric power measurements are correlated to determine the density of states,Fermi energy and effective mass of carriers and are obtained as 2.8×10^（17）cm^（-3）,0.03 eV and 0.05m_0 respectively.The high Seebeck coefficient ≈ 7863 μV/K,reasonably good power factor ≈7.2×10^（-4） W/（m·K^2） and thermoelectric figure of merit ≈1.2 observed at 42 K suggests that,on further work,the prepared SnSe thin films can also be considered as a possible candidate for cryogenic thermoelectric applications.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12264037)the Innovation Team of Colleges and Universities in Guangdong Province(Grant No.2021KCXTD040)+2 种基金Guangdong Province Education Department(Grant No.2023KTSCX174)the Key Laboratory of Guangdong Higher Education Institutes(Grant No.2023KSYS011)Science and Technology Bureau of Zhongshan(Grant No.2023B2035)。
文摘We theoretically study nonlinear thermoelectric transport through a topological superconductor nanowire hosting Majorana bound states(MBSs) at its two ends, a system named as Majorana nanowire(MNW). We consider that the MNW is coupled to the left and right normal metallic leads subjected to either bias voltage or temperature gradient. We focus our attention on the sign change of nonlinear Seebeck and Peltier coefficients induced by mechanisms related to the MBSs, by which the possible existence of MBSs might be proved. Our results show that for a fixed temperature difference between the two leads, the sign of the nonlinear Seebeck coefficient(thermopower) can be reversed by changing the overlap amplitude between the MBSs or the system equilibrium temperature, which are similar to the cases in linear response regime. By optimizing the MBS–MBS interaction amplitude and system equilibrium temperature, we find that the temperature difference may also induce sign change of the nonlinear thermopower. For zero temperature difference and finite bias voltage, both the sign and magnitude of nonlinear Peltier coefficient can be adjusted by changing the bias voltage or overlap amplitude between the MBSs. In the presence of both bias voltage and temperature difference, we show that the electrical current at zero Fermi level and the states induced by overlap between the MBSs keep unchanged, regardless of the amplitude of temperature difference. We also find that the direction of the heat current driven by bias voltage may be changed by weak temperature difference.
文摘Thermoelectric air conditioning systems based on the Peltier effect had two modes:heating and cooling.In this work,the proposed design provides continuous improvement in COP from the first minute of operation.In cooling mode,the coefficient of performance(COP)was 1.176 due to the techniques used in this device,and it increased to 1.24 in the last minute of operation.Concerning the steady-state scenario,from the first minute,the Qc was larger than the W for the entire duration of the operation.The output temperature reaches 18.97℃ ,and the temperature on the cold side reaches 4.96℃ in the fifteen minutes of operation.The cooling mood was checked in Iraq/Baghdad in October with a temperature of 31℃ .Furthermore,the heating mode was checked in December with a temperature of 22℃ .Due to the size of the component on the cold side being small compared with the size of the component on the heat side,it reached a steady state in 13 min.This means the COP in heating mode reached 1.01 in 14 min.Furthermore,due to the presence of a thermal insulator made inside the device to separate the cold side and the hot side,the difference in temperature causes a noticeable little ascent.This is why the COP increased because it kept the degree differences low.Performance enhancements were achieved by optimizing the behavior of thermoelectric materials.The device contains 3 Peltier elements,a water-cooled system with one Peltier,a heat sink,and a fan.The design of the dehumidification system addresses the humidity issue commonly associated with thermoelectric air conditioners.In this context,the results indicate that the humidity rates had decreased and the cooling rate had increased with these innovative techniques,and thus,excellent performance can be achieved even if the Seebeck coefficient is not at its highest based on the condition of providing the Peltier elements’reliability and optimal thermal performance for various applications requiring both cooling and heating functions.The insulation plays a critical role in maintaining the efficiency of the system,reducing energy consumption,and ensuring long-term functionality.The proposed system is valuable for devices or environments that demand precise and dual thermal control with minimal energy wastage.
基金supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(grant No.2024M750511,J.T.)National Key R&D Program of China(grant No.2022YFB3603804,Y.Z.)National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)under grant Nos.82172470(C.X.)and 22375050(Z.L.).
文摘Emerging two-dimensional MXenes have been extensively studied in a wide range of fields thanks to their superior electrical and hydrophilic attributes as well as excellent chemical stability and mechanical flexibility.Among them,the ultrahigh electrical conductivity(σ)and tunable band structures of benchmark Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) MXene demonstrate its good potential as thermoelectric(TE)materials.However,both the large variation ofσreported in the literature and the intrinsically low Seebeck coefficient(S)hinder the practical applications.Herein,this study has for the first time systematically investigated the TE properties of neat Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) films,which are finely modulated by exploiting different dispersing solvents,controlling nanosheet sizes and constructing composites.First,deionized water is found to be superior for obtaining closely packed MXene sheets relative to other polar solvents.Second,a simultaneous increase in both S andσis realized via elevating centrifugal speed on MXene aqueous suspensions to obtain small-sized nanosheets,thus yielding an ultrahigh power factor up to~156μW m^(-1) K^(-2).Third,S is significantly enhanced yet accompanied by a reduction inσwhen constructing MXene-based nanocomposites,the latter of which is originated from the damage to the intimate stackings of MXene nanosheets.Together,a correlation between the TE properties of neat Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x) films and the stacking of nanosheets is elucidated,which would stimulate further exploration of MXene TEs.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(Nos.2022R1A2B5B02002413,2022R1A4A1031182,and 2019R1A2C2089785)supported by the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology(kitech JA-20-0001).
文摘Temperature is an important physical variable that indicates the condition of the human body and artificial systems.Advanced wearable applications require the development of temperature sensors with different form factors.In this study,a fiber-shaped thermoelectric temperature sensor is fabricated using a continuous graphene fiber whose two halves possess different reduction states.A seamless junction is formed by partially reducing a wet-spun graphene oxide fiber with hydroiodic acid(HI)solutions of different concentrations.One-half of the fiber is mildly reduced with 0.97 wt%HI,while the other half is highly reduced with 30.6 wt%HI.The different reduction states of the graphene composite fiber result in different Seebeck coefficients,allowing for the fabrication of a fiber-shaped graphene thermocou-ple without any laborious assembly.The flexible graphene thermocouple exhibits high sensitivity with a thermopower of 12.5μV K^(-1)in the temperature range of room temperature to∼70℃.Furthermore,it exhibits high linearity with a correlation coefficient exceeding 0.995 and fast response with a time constant of 0.24 s.Owing to its mechanical robustness and flexibility,the stand-alone graphene ther-mocouple can be knitted into a cotton fabric glove,which presents a fast response to environmental changes without any external power source.This work offers a unique fabrication method for producing a high-performance,flexible thermocouple that features a seamless and clear junction without the use of additional materials.This alternative method eliminates the complicated assembly processes typically required for conventional thermocouples.
基金financially supported by the European Regional Development Fund through the Operational Competitiveness Program and the National Foundation for Science and Technology of Portugal(FCT)(No.UID/CTM/00264/2020 of Centre for Textile Science and Technology(2C2T)on its components Base and programmatic)support from project GreenAuto-Green Innovation for the Automotive Industry-PPS 3-Technical Textiles for the vehicle(Refa C6448637037-00000013)financed by EU funds,through the Plano de Recuperacao e Resiliência(PRR),managed by IAPMEI,I.P.-Agência para a Competitividade e Inovacao+2 种基金support within the scope of the project CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials,UIDB/50011/2020,UIDP/50011/2020&LA/P/0006/2020,financed by national funds through the FCT/MCTES(PIDDAC)support from the Spanish Ministry of Universities with European Union funds-Next Generation EU through a Margarita Salas fellowshipsupport received from National Science Foundation under PREM award DMR 2122178。
文摘The effect of temperature on the electrical conductivity(σ)and Seebeck coefficient(S)of n-type vapor grown carbon nanofibers(CNFs)and poly(vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF)melt-mixed with 15 wt%of those CNFs is analyzed.At 40°C,the CNFs show stable n-type character(S=-4.8μV·K^(-1))with anσof ca.165 S·m^(-1),while the PVDF/CNF composite film shows anσof ca.9 S·m^(-1)and near-zero S(S=-0.5μV·K^(-1)).This experimental reduction in S is studied by the density functional tight binding(DFTB)method revealing a contact electron transfer from the CNFs to the PVDF in the interface.Moreover,in the temperature range from 40°C to 100°C,theσ(T)of the CNFs and PVDF/CNF film,successfully described by the 3D variable range hopping(VRH)model,is explained as consequence of a thermally activated backscattering mechanism.On the contrary,the S(T)from 40°C to 100°C of the PVDF/CNF film,which satisfactorily matches the model proposed for some multi-walled carbon nanotube(MWCNT)doped mats;however,it does not follow the increase in S(T)found for CNFs.All these findings are presented with the aim of discerning the role of these n-type vapor grown carbon nanofibers on theσand S of their melt-mixed polymer composites.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20501023)the National "863" Project Foundation of China (2004AA001340)the Nature Science Foundation of Guangdong for Doctorial Training base (5300527)
文摘The effect of Eu-substitution on the density and thermoelectric properties of ternary sulfide Ce3-xEuxS4 （0≤x≤0.8） compacts was investigated. Ce3-xEuxS4 powders were prepared via the sulfurization of the oxide using CS2 gas at 1473 K. The pressureless sintered Ce3-xEuxS4 compacts in the atmosphere were crystallized in the T-phase. The density of the Ce3-xEuxS4 compacts increased with the increasing of Eu-substitution. Eu-substitution yielded a higher Seebeck coefficient and lower electrical resistivity. The highest value of the thermoelectric power factor of 1.41×10^-4 W/K^2m was obtained for the Ce2.2Eu0.8S4 compact at 673 K. It indicated that Eu-substitution was effective for improving thermoelectric properties of Ce3-xEuxS4.
基金supported by the research fund of Hanbat National University in 2015
文摘The thermoelectric properties at elevated temperature were investigated for n-type Bi2（Te,Se）3 which is obtained from ball milling processed powder with various milling times. Electrical properties such as electrical resistivity and Seebeck coefficient are clearly dependent on milling time, in which the carrier concentration is attributed to the change of the electrical properties. The concentrations of the defects are also varied with the ball milling time, which is the origin of the carrier concentration variation. Even though finer grain sizes are obtained after the long ball milling time, the temperature dependence of the thermal conductivity is not solely understood with the grain size, whereas the electrical contribution to the thermal conductivity should be also considered. The highest figure of merit value of ZT = 0.83 is achieved at 373 K for the optimized samples, in which ball milling time is 10 h. The obtained ZT value is 48% improvement over that of the 0.5-h sample at 373 K.
基金supported by the National Program on Key Basic Research Project ("973 Program")under grant No.2007CB607505the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China under grant No.2009AAO3Z216
文摘Polycrystalline La-doped CaMnO3 ceramics have been prepared by a solid-state sintering method. Analysis of microstructure and phase composition indicates that the addition of La can prohibit the further growth of grain, and no impurity phase appears. The results revealed that the La doping can lead to a large change of the activation energy （from 0.2：2 to 0.02 eV）, and thus result in a marked increase in electric conductivity of 2-4 orders of magnitude. The power factor can reach about 1.5×10-4 W.m-1.K-2 in a wide temperature range, which potentially make them attractive for n-type high-temperature thermoelectric materials.
文摘Electrical conductivity and seebeck coefficient at different temperatures,and thermal conductivity at room temperature for various doped polyaniline (PAn) samples were measured,and the thermoelectric figure of merit ZT was calculated.The effects of preparation methods and temperature on thermoelectric properties were discussed.The results show that the electrical conductivity and the seebeck coefficient of PAn are strongly dependent on the preparation conditions and temperature.The electrical conductivity becomes larger and the seebeck coefficient becomes smaller as PAn molecular weight increases.Redoping by organic acid and HCl results in an increase in both electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient of PAn,and therefore ZT value.The electrical conductivity increases and the seebeck coefficient decreases as the temperature increases when T<T d (dedoping temperature).The decreasing of the electrical conductivity and increasing of the seebeck coefficient take place by dedoping when T>T d.The thermal conductivity is lower,and insensitive to the sample preparation conditions.
基金the support provided by A*STAR and the Industry Alignment Fund through the Pharos “Hybrid thermoelectric materials for ambient applications” Program (No.1527200021)。
文摘Liquid metal gallium has been widely used in numerous fields, from nuclear engineering, catalysts, and energy storage to electronics owing to its remarkable thermal and electrical properties along with low viscosity and nontoxicity. Compared with high-temperature liquid metals, room-temperature liquid metals, such as gallium(Ga), are emerging as promising alternatives for fabricating advanced energy storage devices, such as phase change materials, by harvesting the advantageous properties of their liquid state maintained without external energy input. However, the thermal and electrical properties of liquid metals at the phase transition are rather poorly studied, limiting their practical applications. In this study, we reported on the physical properties of the solid–liquid phase transition of Ga using a custom-designed, solid–liquid electrical and thermal measurement system. We observed that the electrical conductivity of Ga progressively decreases with an increase in temperature. However, the Seebeck coefficient of Ga increases from 0.2 to 2.1 μV/K, and thermal conductivity from 7.6 to 33 W/(K·m). These electrical and thermal properties of Ga at solid–liquid phase transition would be useful for practical applications.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51525903,51808369 and 52078247)the Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(No.20KJB560005)the Science Foundation of Nanjing Institute of Technology(No.YKJ201929)。
文摘To enhance the thermoelectric effect of cement-based materials,conductive polyaniline(PANI)modified MnO_(2)powder was synthesized and used as a thermoelectric component in the cement composites.The nanostructured PANI was deposited on the surface of the nanorod-shapedα-MnO_(2)particle and the weight ratio of PANI to MnO_(2)was 22.3:77.7 in the composite.The synthesized PANI/MnO_(2)composite was nanostructured according to the SEM image.The test results of the thermoelectric properties proved that the PANI/MnO_(2)composite was effective as the Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity values of the cement composites with PANI/MnO_(2)inside were 3-4 orders of magnitude higher than those of pure cement paste and the thermal conductivity values of these cement samples were similar.The obtained maximum figure of merit(ZT)value(2.75×10^(-3))was much larger than that of conductive materials reinforced cement-based composites.The thermoelectric effect of cement composites is mainly enhanced by the increased Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity in this work.
基金Project supported by Scientific Research(B)(24360314)from the Ministry of Education,Science,Sports and Culture of Japan
文摘Non-stoichiometric samarium monosulfide（SmS_x, 0.55≤x≤1.2） was synthesized from Sm_2S_3 and SmH_3 at 1273 K for 3 h under vacuum. The influence of reaction ratio of Sm_2S_3 to SmH_3 on the fabrication of SmS_x was investigated. The fabrication of SmS required the molar ratio of Sm_2S_3 to SmH_3 above 1. Lattice parameter of synthetic SmS_x increased firstly and then decreased to saturate following with the addition of SmH_3 content. SmS_x compact was sintered at 1373 K by spark plasma sintering. Density of synthetic SmS_x was about 99% of theory density. Seebeck coefficient of n-type semiconductor Sm Sx decreased as temperature rose. The absolute value was distributed between 170–280 μV/K. The electrical resistivity of SmS_x（0.86≤x≤1.07） decreased with temperature increasing and showed similar temperature dependence. The surplus Sm which randomly distributed in the SmS_x（0.55≤x≤0.75） matrix led to a remarked reduction of electrical resistivity. The optimized power factor for SmS_（0.6） and Sm S_（0.75） could reach 1500 μW/（K^2·m） at 600 K.
文摘Thermoelectric and electronic properties of cubic bi-intermetallics R-Au（R = Tb, Ho. Er. Tm and Yb）compounds were explored. Electronic properties i.e. density of states and band structure were computed using first principles calculations which proved the metallic nature of these compounds. Post-DFT（BoltzTraP） calculations were carried out to explore their thermoelectric properties like electrical conductivities. Seebeck coefficient, electronic thermal conductivities and figure of merit. The highest Seebeck coefficient and figure of merit were found for YbAu among these compounds which are 105 μV/K and 0.285 respectively. All the calculations were carried out at 300 K. Large values of figure of merit obtained for these compounds at room temperature indicate that these materials can be used for thermoelectric devices however need experimental verification.
文摘Physical vapor deposition method was employed to deposit antimony telluride （Sb2Te3） crystals in a dual-zone furnace. The microstructure, surface topography and composition of samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction, atomic force and scanning electron microscopy. Seebeck coefficient （Sic）, electrical conductivity （σ⊥c） as well as power factor （PF） were enhanced for pure Sb2Te3 samples upon annealing, and the samples annealed at 473 K exhibited the highest PF of 3.16 × 10^-3 W m-1K-2 with an enhancement of 22% in the figure of merit （Z）. When the delivered dose of 60Co gamma radiation was increased from 0 to 30 kGy in the stoichiometric crystals, σ⊥c decreased due to the decrease in mobility. As a result of the increase in S, PF and Z improved by 12.11 and 13.7%, respectively, in the 30 kGy gamma- irradiated crystals. Both RH （BIIc） and S⊥c were positive, suggesting that the prepared Sb2Te3 crystals retained the p-type semiconductivity after these treatments.
