Transport properties of the SnBi{sub 2}Te{sub 4}–PbBi{sub 2}Te{sub 4} solid solution
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· Journal of Solid State Chemistry
We report on the electrical and thermal transport properties of the Sn{sub 1−x}Pb{sub x}Bi{sub 2}Te{sub 4} series and we discuss the potential of these materials for thermoelectric conversion applications. From the evolution of the XRD patterns, we can confidently conclude that a complete solid solution exists between SnBi{sub 2}Te{sub 4} and PbBi{sub 2}Te{sub 4}, with no miscibility gap. A crossover from p-type conduction in Sn-rich samples to n-type conduction in Pb-rich ones has been observed, with a transition between x=0.3 and 0.4. A concomitant increase of the electrical resistivity and of the Seebeck coefficient has been observed in the solid solution, which leads to almost constant values of the thermoelectric power factor. Moreover, the thermal conductivity is slightly reduced in the solid solution. The best figure of merit ZT values at room temperature have been observed for p-type Sn{sub 0.8}Pb{sub 0.2}Bi{sub 2}Te{sub 4} with ZT=0.25 and for n-type Sn{sub 0.3}Pb{sub 0.7}Bi{sub 2}Te{sub 4} with ZT=0.15. - Graphical abstract: Seebeck coefficient in (Pb/Sn)Bi{sub 2}Te{sub 4} solid solution. - Highlights: • A complete solid solution exists between PbBi{sub 2}Te{sub 4} and SnBi{sub 2}Te{sub 4.} • A crossover between p-type and n-type is observed for 0.3
- OSTI ID:
- 22475590
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Solid State Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Solid State Chemistry Vol. 225; ISSN 0022-4596; ISSN JSSCBI
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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