Synthesis and Thermoelectric Properties of Bi2Se3 Nanostructures

Kadel, K.; Kumari, Latha; Li, W. Z.; Huang, Jian Yu; Provencio, Paula P.

doi:10.1007/s11671-010-9795-7

Synthesis and Thermoelectric Properties of Bi₂Se₃ Nanostructures

Journal Article · Fri Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2010 · Nanoscale Research Letters

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11671-010-9795-7· OSTI ID:1623625

Kadel, K. ^[1]; Kumari, Latha ^[2]; Li, W. Z. ^[2]; Huang, Jian Yu ^[3]; Provencio, Paula P. ^[3]

Florida International Univ., Miami, FL (United States). Dept. of Physics; DOE/OSTI
Florida International Univ., Miami, FL (United States). Dept. of Physics
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States). Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT)

Bismuth selenide (Bi₂Se₃ ) nanostructures were synthesized via solvothermal method. The crystallinity of the as-synthesized sample has been analyzed by X-ray diffraction, which shows the formation of rhombohedral Bi₂Se₃ . Electron microscopy examination indicates that the Bi₂Se₃ nanoparticles have hexagonal flake-like shape. The effect of the synthesis temperature on the morphology of the Bi₂Se₃ nanostructures has also been investigated. It is found that the particle size increases with the synthesis temperature. Thermoelectric properties of the Bi₂Se₃ nanostructures were also measured, and the maximum value of dimensionless figure of merit (ZT) of 0.096 was obtained at 523 K.

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Research Organization:: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC04-94AL85000

OSTI ID:: 1623625

Journal Information:: Nanoscale Research Letters, Journal Name: Nanoscale Research Letters Vol. 6; ISSN 1931-7573

Publisher:: SpringerCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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