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Realizing zT>2 in Environment-Friendly Monoclinic Cu 2 S-Tetragonal Cu 1.96 S Nano-Phase Junctions for Thermoelectrics.
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Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English) [Angew Chem Int Ed Engl] 2022 Nov 07; Vol. 61 (45), pp. e202212885. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Oct 07. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Phase-junction nanocomposites, made of nanograins with the same composition but different phases, offer a platform to optimize the physiochemical performance of materials. Herein, we demonstrate a straightforward strategy to synthesize Cu <subscript>2-x</subscript> S phase-junction nanocomposites by retaining surface 1-dodecanethiol (DDT) ligands, in contrast to the traditional method that strips the ligands. As a result, phase junctions between a conventional monoclinic (m) phase and an unconventional metastable tetragonal (t) phase are obtained. The significantly improved power factor is obtained due to the doping of the t-phase. The phase-junction interfaces reduce thermal conductivity. Finally, surface regulation of phase junctions pushes the peak zT to 2.1 at 932 K, being the highest reported for environment-friendly metal sulfides. This work provides a paradigm to optimize thermoelectric performance by controlling phase junctions through surface-ligand tuning.<br /> (© 2022 Wiley-VCH GmbH.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1521-3773
- Volume :
- 61
- Issue :
- 45
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36121390
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.202212885