Intrinsic conductivity as an indicator for better thermoelectrics
Chaoliang Hu, Ziheng Gao, Min Zhang, Shen Han, Chenguang Fu, Tiejun Zhu
Abstract
The intrinsic conductivity σ 0 is proposed as a simple indicator to evaluate the intrinsic electrical performance of thermoelectric materials, which could instruct the exploration of better thermoelectrics.
Topics & Concepts
Thermoelectric materialsThermoelectric effectElectrical resistivity and conductivityMaterials scienceConductivitySimple (philosophy)Engineering physicsNanotechnologyPhysicsElectrical engineeringThermodynamicsEngineeringQuantum mechanicsPhilosophyEpistemologyAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesThermal properties of materialsThermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies