Ultralow lattice thermal conductivity and improved thermoelectric performance in a Hf-free half-Heusler compound modulated by entropy engineering
Xiaoling Zhang, Ming Huang, Hongjun Li, Jiaxin Chen, Pengfei Xu, Biao Xu, Yifeng Wang, Guodong Tang, Sen Yang
Abstract
A great improvement in the thermoelectric and mechanical properties of a TiNiSn-based compound has been achieved by entropy engineering.
Topics & Concepts
Thermoelectric effectMaterials scienceThermal conductivityCondensed matter physicsHeusler compoundThermodynamicsEntropy (arrow of time)Thermoelectric materialsMetallurgyComposite materialPhysicsMetalAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesHeusler alloys: electronic and magnetic propertiesThermal properties of materials