Global softening to manipulate sound velocity for reliable high-performance MgAgSb thermoelectrics
Airan Li, Longquan Wang, Jiankang Li, Takao Mori
Abstract
A global softening strategy using stearic acid in MgAgSb to reduce sound velocity has been shown to enhance its thermoelectric performance, achieving high zT values and demonstrating strong potential for low-grade heat harvesting.
Topics & Concepts
Sound (geography)SofteningAcousticsEngineering physicsComputer scienceMaterials scienceEngineeringPhysicsComposite materialAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesHeusler alloys: electronic and magnetic propertiesThermal properties of materials