Multicomponent Silicides for Thermoelectric Materials Phase Stabilities, Synthesis, and Device Tailoring /

This book provides a comprehensive review of the current state of the art in silicon compounds for thermoelectric applications. Silicides are materials with good initial thermoelectric properties, which can be enhanced through tuning of their micro- and macrostructure. These compounds present variou...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tedenac, Jean-Claude (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: e-Book
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : 2017.
Imprint: Springer,
Edition:1st ed. 2017.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Materials,
Subjects:
Ceramic materials.
Energy harvesting.
Thermodynamics.
Heat engineering.
Heat transfer.
Mass transfer.
Inorganic chemistry.
Optical materials.
Sustainability.
Ceramics.
Energy Harvesting.
Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer.
Inorganic Chemistry.
Optical Materials.
Online Access:Full-text access
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Summary:This book provides a comprehensive review of the current state of the art in silicon compounds for thermoelectric applications. Silicides are materials with good initial thermoelectric properties, which can be enhanced through tuning of their micro- and macrostructure. These compounds present various conduction mechanisms and complex band structures. Moreover, some are isotropic, and others anisotropic, which is highly beneficial for device tailoring. Silicides are a particularly attractive material for sensors, thermoelectric generators, and other applications because they are environmentally friendly, abundant, and low cost.This concise volume covers fundamentals and applications for an audience of materials scientists, chemists, solid-state physicists, and engineers.
Physical Description:IX, 46 p. 26 illus., 18 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783319582689
ISSN:2192-1105
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-58268-9

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