Intrinsic nanostructure induced ultralow thermal conductivity yields enhanced thermoelectric performance in Zintl phase Eu2ZnSb2

oleh: Chen Chen, Zhenzhen Feng, Honghao Yao, Feng Cao, Bing-Hua Lei, Yumei Wang, Yue Chen, David J. Singh, Qian Zhang

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2021-09-01

Deskripsi

Understanding mechanisms for obtaining low thermal conductivity without degraded electrical properties remains a challenge. Here, the authors reveal a mechanism for thermal conductivity reduction in a Zintl phase thermoelectric based on length scales for disorder in Eu2ZnSb2.