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Synthesis, crystal structure and thermoelectric properties of β-K2Bi8Se13 Solid Solutions
Thermoelectric Materials 2003--Research and Applications (2004)
  • Theodora Kyratsi
  • Duck-Young Chung
  • Jeff S. Dyck, John Carroll University
  • Ctirad Uher
  • Sangeeta Lal
  • Sim Loo
  • Tim Hogan
  • John Ireland
  • Carl R. Kannewurf
  • Evripides Hatzikraniotis
  • Konstantinos M. Paraskevopoulos
  • Mercouri G. Kanatzidis
Abstract

Solid solution series of the type K2Bi8-xSbxSe13, K2-xRbxBi8Se13 as well as K2Bi8Se13-xSx were prepared and the distribution of the atoms (Bi/Sb, K/Rb and Se/S) on different crystallographic sites, the band gaps and their thermoelectric properties were studied. The distribution Se/S appears to be more uniform than the distribution of the Sb and Rb atoms in the β-K2Bi8Se13 structure that shows preference in specific sites in the lattice. Band gap is mainly affected by Sb and S substitution. Seebeck coefficient measurements showed n-type character for of all Se/S members. In the Bi/Sb series an enhancement of p-type character was observed. The thermoelectric performance as well as preliminary high temperature measurements suggest the potential of these materials for high temperature applications.

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Publication Date
2004
Editor
George S. Nolas, Jihui Yang, Timothy P. Hogan, David C. Johnson
Publisher
Materials Research Society
Series
Materials Research Society symposium proceedings
Publisher Statement
DOI: 10.1557/PROC-793-S9.2
Citation Information
Theodora Kyratsi, Duck-Young Chung, Jeff S. Dyck, Ctirad Uher, et al.. "Synthesis, crystal structure and thermoelectric properties of β-K2Bi8Se13 Solid Solutions" WarrendaleThermoelectric Materials 2003--Research and Applications Vol. 793 (2004)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jeffrey_dyck/41/