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Title: n-type thermoelectric material Mg2Sn0.75Ge0.25 for high power generation

Journal Article · · Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Solid-State Solar-Thermal Energy Conversion Center (S3TEC)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0001299; FG02-09ER46577
OSTI ID:
1210660
Journal Information:
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Vol. 112; Related Information: S3TEC partners with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (lead); Boston College; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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