Advances in Thermoelectric Materials I
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Table of contents
- Contentsv
- Prefaceix
- List of Contributorsxv
- Chapter 1. Introduction1
- I. The Thermoelectric Effects1
- II. Semiconductor Thermoelements9
- III. Thermoelectric Materials13
- IV. Limits on the Figure of Merit18
- V. New Developments20
- References22
- Chapter 2. Overview of Measurement and Characterization Techniques for Thermoelectric Materials25
- I. Introduction25
- II. Thermoelectric Materials27
- III. Estimation of the Effect of Errors in Calculating ZT28
- IV. Thermoelectric Measurements29
- V. Summary47
- References48
- Chapter 3. The Role of Solid-State Chemistry in the Discovery of New Thermoelectric Materials51
- I. Introduction51
- II. Necessary Criteria for Thermoelectric Materials54
- III. Solid-State Chemistry as a Tool for Targeted Materials Discovery55
- IV. Thermoelectric Materials Discovery57
- V. New Materials60
- VI. Other Classes of Compounds92
- VII. Conclusions and Outlook96
- References98
- Chapter 4. An Overview of Recent Developments for BiSb Alloys101
- I. Introduction101
- II. Basic Features of the Crystal Structure and the Electronic Structure of Bi1-xSbx Alloys103
- III. Synthesis of Bi„Sb Alloys113
- IV. Transport Properties120
- V. Concluding Remarks132
- References132
- Chapter 5. Skutterudites: Prospective Novel Thermoelectrics139
- I. Introduction139
- II. Structural Aspects and Bonding141
- III. Band Structure156
- IV. Vibrational Properties167
- V. Sample Preparation Aspects174
- VI. Magnetic Properties180
- VII. Transport Properties196
- VIII. Conclusions246
- References248
- Chapter 6. Semiconductor Clathrates: A Phonon Glass Electron Crystal Material with Potential for The255
- I. Introduction255
- II. Synthesis Methods265
- III. Structural Properties267
- IV. Thermal Conductivity284
- V. Electronic Properties290
- VI. Summary and Conclusions294
- References295
- Index301
- Contents of Volumes in This Series307
Since its inception in 1966, the series of numbered volumes known as Semiconductors and Semimetals has distinguished itself through the careful selection of well-known authors, editors, and contributors. The Willardson and Beer series, as it is widely known, has succeeded in producing numerous landmark volumes and chapters. Not only did many of these volumes make an impact at the time of their publication, but they continue to be well-cited years after their original release. Recently, Professor Eicke R. Weber of the University of California at Berkeley joined as a co-editor of the series. Professor Weber, a well-known expert in the field of semiconductor materials, will further contribute to continuing the series' tradition of publishing timely, highly relevant, and long-impacting volumes. Some of the recent volumes, such as Hydrogen in Semiconductors, Imperfections in III/V Materials, Epitaxial Microstructures, High-Speed Heterostructure Devices, Oxygen in Silicon, and others promise that this tradition will be maintained and even expanded.
Reflecting the truly interdisciplinary nature of the field that the series covers, the volumes in Semiconductors and Semimetals have been and will continue to be of great interest to physicists, chemists, materials scientists, and device engineers in modern industry.
Reflecting the truly interdisciplinary nature of the field that the series covers, the volumes in Semiconductors and Semimetals have been and will continue to be of great interest to physicists, chemists, materials scientists, and device engineers in modern industry.