Recent Trends in Thermoelectric Materials Research: Part Three: Part Three
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Table of contents
- Contentsv
- Prefaceix
- List of Contributorsxv
- Chapter 1. Quantum Wells and Quantum Wires for Potential Thermoelectric Applications1
- I. Introduction1
- II. Models3
- III. Proof-of-Principle Studies8
- IV. The Concept of Carrier Pocket Engineering11
- V. Application to Specific 2D Systems17
- VI. Nanowires54
- VII. Summary114
- References115
- Chapter 2. Thermoelectric Transport in Quantum Well and Quantum Wire Superlattices123
- I. Introduction123
- II. Semiquantitative Theory of the Power Factor127
- III. Quantitative Theory of the Power Factor134
- IV. Lattice Thermal Conductivity and the Figure of Merit149
- V. Summary152
- References153
- Chapter 3. Thermionic Refrigeration157
- I. Introduction157
- II. Vacuum Device160
- III. One-Barrier Solid-State Device163
- IV. Multilayer Devices166
- V. Why Ballistic?170
- VI. Discussion172
- References172
- Chapter 4. Phonon Blocking Electron Transmitting Superlattice Structures as Advanced Thin Film Therm175
- I. Introduction175
- II. Low-Temperature Heteroepitaxy of Bi2Te3–Sb2Te3 Superlattices176
- III. In-Plane Carrier Transport in Bi2Te3–Sb2Te3 Superlattices179
- IV. Phonon Transport in Bietea-Sb2Te 3 Superlattices181
- V. Measurements of Cross-Plane Thermal Conductivity182
- VI. Lattice Thermal Conductivity in Superlattices184
- VII. Mean Free Path Reduction in Superlattices186
- VIII. Diffusive Transport Analysis187
- IX. Phonon Reflection at Superlattice Interfaces189
- X. Equivalence Between Diffusive Transport and Localization190
- XI. KL and lMFPof Ultra–Short–Period Superlattices192
- XII. Localization-Like Behavior in Si–Ge Superlattices193
- XIII. Cross-Plane Carrier Transport in Bi2Te3–Sb2Te3 Superlattices194
- XIV. Adiabatic Peltier Effect in Thin Film Thermoelements196
- XV. Differential Cooling in Bulk and Superlattice Thermoelements197
- XVI. Summary and Conclusions198
- References200
- Chapter 5. Phonon Transport in Low–Dimensional Structures203
- I. Introduction203
- II. Phonons In Bulk And Low-Dimensional Materials206
- III. Thin Film Thermal Conductivity Measurement Techniques214
- IV. Analytical Tools222
- V. Thermal Conductivity Of Nanostructures230
- VI. Phonon Engineering In Nanostructures246
- VII. Concurrent Electron–Phonon Modeling250
- VIII. Summary250
- References253
- Index261
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.
Thermoelectric materials may be used for solid state refrigeration or power generation applications via the large Peltier effect in these materials. To be an effective thermoelectric material, a material must possess a large Seebeck coefficient, a low resistivity and a low thermal conductivity. Due to increased need for alternative energy sources providing environmentally friendly refrigeration and power generation, thermoelectric materials research experienced a rebirth in the mid 1990's. Semiconductors and Semimetals, Volume 71: Recent Trends in Thermoelectric Materials Research: Part Three provides an overview of much of this research in thermoelectric materials during the decade of the 1990's. New materials and new material concepts such as quantum well and superlattice structures gave hope to the possibilities that might be achieved. An effort was made to focus on these new materials and not on materials such as BiTe alloys, since such recent reviews are available. Experts in the field who were active researchers during this period were the primary authors to this series of review articles. This is the most complete collection of review articles that are primarily focussed on new materials and new concepts that is existence to date.
Thermoelectric materials may be used for solid state refrigeration or power generation applications via the large Peltier effect in these materials. To be an effective thermoelectric material, a material must possess a large Seebeck coefficient, a low resistivity and a low thermal conductivity. Due to increased need for alternative energy sources providing environmentally friendly refrigeration and power generation, thermoelectric materials research experienced a rebirth in the mid 1990's. Semiconductors and Semimetals, Volume 71: Recent Trends in Thermoelectric Materials Research: Part Three provides an overview of much of this research in thermoelectric materials during the decade of the 1990's. New materials and new material concepts such as quantum well and superlattice structures gave hope to the possibilities that might be achieved. An effort was made to focus on these new materials and not on materials such as BiTe alloys, since such recent reviews are available. Experts in the field who were active researchers during this period were the primary authors to this series of review articles. This is the most complete collection of review articles that are primarily focussed on new materials and new concepts that is existence to date.