Zintl-phase compounds with SnSb4 tetrahedral anions: Electronic structure and thermoelectric properties

Zhang, Lijun; Du, Mao-Hua; Singh, D. J.

doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.81.075117

Title: Zintl-phase compounds with ${SnSb}_{4}$ tetrahedral anions: Electronic structure and thermoelectric properties

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 2010 · Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.81.075117· OSTI ID:1380244

Zhang, Lijun; Du, Mao-Hua; Singh, D. J.

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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:: 1380244

Journal Information:: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Vol. 81, Issue 7; Related Information: S3TEC partners with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (lead); Boston College; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; ISSN 1098-0121

Publisher:: American Physical Society (APS)

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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