Enhanced thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride via Ultra-Low thermal conductivity BOSC compound addition

This study aimed to enhance the thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride by adding Bi4O4SeCl2 (BOSC). Commercial N-type bismuth telluride was mixed with BOSC powder in varying concentrations. As the BOSC content increased, the carrier concentration also rose due to chlorine atoms acting as don...

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Main Authors: Nattharika Theekhasuk, Nuttakrit Somdock, Athorn Voraud, Pichet Limsuwan, Rachsak Sakdanuphab, Aparporn Sakulkalavek
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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author Nattharika Theekhasuk
Nuttakrit Somdock
Athorn Voraud
Pichet Limsuwan
Rachsak Sakdanuphab
Aparporn Sakulkalavek
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Nuttakrit Somdock
Athorn Voraud
Pichet Limsuwan
Rachsak Sakdanuphab
Aparporn Sakulkalavek
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description This study aimed to enhance the thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride by adding Bi4O4SeCl2 (BOSC). Commercial N-type bismuth telluride was mixed with BOSC powder in varying concentrations. As the BOSC content increased, the carrier concentration also rose due to chlorine atoms acting as donor impurities. Despite this increase, the power factor values of the samples with BOSC additives did not significantly differ from those of the bare bismuth telluride sample. However, the total thermal conductivity decreased significantly with the addition of BOSC, reaching a minimum value of 0.54 W·m–1·K–1 at 150 °C for the sample with 1 wt% BOSC. Notably, the ZT value for the sample with 1 wt% BOSC was about 0.86, which is four times higher than that of the bare bismuth telluride sample. Our findings demonstrate superior thermoelectric performance, indicating a more efficient modification of thermoelectric properties through the addition of BOSC to the bismuth telluride matrix.
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spelling doaj-art-b358eab0c5a1471fab9c0901ec1ebdb52024-12-19T10:53:46ZengElsevierResults in Physics2211-37972024-12-0167108056Enhanced thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride via Ultra-Low thermal conductivity BOSC compound additionNattharika Theekhasuk0Nuttakrit Somdock1Athorn Voraud2Pichet Limsuwan3Rachsak Sakdanuphab4Aparporn Sakulkalavek5School of Science, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Chalongkrung Rd. Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, ThailandSchool of Science, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Chalongkrung Rd. Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, ThailandDepartment of Physics, Faculty of Science, Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University, Sakon Nakhon 47000, ThailandSchool of Science, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Chalongkrung Rd. Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, ThailandCollege of Advanced Manufacturing Innovation, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Chalongkrung Rd. Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand; Electronic and Optoelectronic Device Research Unit, School of Science, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand; Corresponding author.School of Science, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Chalongkrung Rd. Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, Thailand; Electronic and Optoelectronic Device Research Unit, School of Science, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok 10520, ThailandThis study aimed to enhance the thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride by adding Bi4O4SeCl2 (BOSC). Commercial N-type bismuth telluride was mixed with BOSC powder in varying concentrations. As the BOSC content increased, the carrier concentration also rose due to chlorine atoms acting as donor impurities. Despite this increase, the power factor values of the samples with BOSC additives did not significantly differ from those of the bare bismuth telluride sample. However, the total thermal conductivity decreased significantly with the addition of BOSC, reaching a minimum value of 0.54 W·m–1·K–1 at 150 °C for the sample with 1 wt% BOSC. Notably, the ZT value for the sample with 1 wt% BOSC was about 0.86, which is four times higher than that of the bare bismuth telluride sample. Our findings demonstrate superior thermoelectric performance, indicating a more efficient modification of thermoelectric properties through the addition of BOSC to the bismuth telluride matrix.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211379724007411Bismuth TellurideThermoelectricUltra-Low Thermal Conductivity
spellingShingle Nattharika Theekhasuk
Nuttakrit Somdock
Athorn Voraud
Pichet Limsuwan
Rachsak Sakdanuphab
Aparporn Sakulkalavek
Enhanced thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride via Ultra-Low thermal conductivity BOSC compound addition
Results in Physics
Bismuth Telluride
Thermoelectric
Ultra-Low Thermal Conductivity
title Enhanced thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride via Ultra-Low thermal conductivity BOSC compound addition
title_full Enhanced thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride via Ultra-Low thermal conductivity BOSC compound addition
title_fullStr Enhanced thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride via Ultra-Low thermal conductivity BOSC compound addition
title_full_unstemmed Enhanced thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride via Ultra-Low thermal conductivity BOSC compound addition
title_short Enhanced thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride via Ultra-Low thermal conductivity BOSC compound addition
title_sort enhanced thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride via ultra low thermal conductivity bosc compound addition
topic Bismuth Telluride
Thermoelectric
Ultra-Low Thermal Conductivity
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211379724007411
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