研究目的
To investigate the electrical and thermal transport properties of Cu2SnSe3 with unusual coexisting nanophases, focusing on the impact of Ag doping on the phase structures and thermoelectric performance.
研究成果
The study demonstrates that Ag doping in Cu2SnSe3 leads to the coexistence of monoclinic and orthorhombic phases, which significantly enhances the thermoelectric performance through improved electrical transport properties and reduced lattice thermal conductivity. A record high ZT value of 0.6 was achieved in Cu2Sn0.93Ag0.07Se3 at 773 K, doubling that of undoped Cu2SnSe3.
研究不足
The study is limited by the complexity of the phase coexistence and the challenges in precisely controlling the synthesis process to achieve desired phase structures. The interpretation of transport properties is complicated by the presence of multiple phases and their interactions.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study involved the synthesis of Ag-doped Cu2SnSe3 samples, characterization of their structural, electrical, and thermal properties, and theoretical calculations to understand the observed phenomena.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
High-purity single elements Cu, Sn, Se, and Ag were used to prepare Cu2Sn1-xAgxSe3 (x = 0, 0.01, 0.03, 0.05, 0.07, and 0.09) samples. Data were collected from electrical conductivity, Seebeck coefficient, Hall measurements, thermal conductivity measurements, and electron microscopy.
3:01, 03, 05, 07, and 09) samples. Data were collected from electrical conductivity, Seebeck coefficient, Hall measurements, thermal conductivity measurements, and electron microscopy.
List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: Equipment included a spark plasma sintering (SPS) system, X-ray powder diffractometer, TEM/STEM, UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer, and laser flash apparatus. Materials included Cu granules, Sn granules, Se chunks, and Ag rods.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Samples were synthesized by melting stoichiometric mixtures of elements, followed by annealing and SPS densification. Electrical and thermal transport properties were measured, and microstructures were characterized by TEM/STEM.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using DFT calculations, SPB model for carrier transport, and geometric phase analysis for strain distribution.
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