Multicomponent Silicides for Thermoelectric Materials

Download or read book Multicomponent Silicides for Thermoelectric Materials written by Jean-Claude Tedenac and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-06-02 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.