A holistic approach to understanding structural, magneto-electronic, thermoelectric, and thermodynamic properties of RhMnZ (Z = Si, Ge) half Heusler alloys
Bharti Gurunani, Dinesh C. Gupta
Abstract
) observed in these compounds, especially at elevated temperatures, points to their potential efficiency in thermoelectric applications. The combination of high thermal conductivity, favorable mechanical stability, and robust thermoelectric properties identifies RhMnZ compounds as promising candidates for use in energy conversion technologies, particularly where efficient heat-to-electricity conversion is needed. This study thus lays the groundwork for future applications of RhMnSi and RhMnGe in thermoelectric devices.
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Thermoelectric effectMaterials scienceMagnetoBoltzmann constantCondensed matter physicsThermoelectric materialsThermodynamicsMetalStructural stabilityThermalThermal stabilityAlloyBoltzmann equationMetallurgyChemistryPhysicsOrganic chemistryEngineeringPower (physics)Structural engineeringHeusler alloys: electronic and magnetic propertiesAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesMXene and MAX Phase Materials