First-principle investigation on the thermoelectric properties of XCoGe (X = V, Nb, and Ta) half-Heusler compounds
Xilin Xiong, Rundong Wan, Zhengfu Zhang, Ying Lei, Guocai Tian
Topics & Concepts
Thermoelectric effectMaterials scienceSeebeck coefficientThermal conductivityThermoelectric materialsElectrical resistivity and conductivityCondensed matter physicsHeusler compoundFigure of meritDimensionless quantityEffective mass (spring–mass system)ThermodynamicsBoltzmann equationMetalMetallurgyComposite materialOptoelectronicsPhysicsQuantum mechanicsAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesHeusler alloys: electronic and magnetic properties2D Materials and Applications