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Aspects of Thin-Film Superlattice Thermoelectric Materials, Devices, and Applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

Harald Böttner ,
Gang Chen  and
Rama Venkatasubramanian
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Abstract

Superlattices consist of alternating thin layers of different materials stacked periodically.The lattice mismatch and electronic potential differences at the interfaces and resulting phononand electron interface scattering and band structure modifications can be exploited to reduce phonon heat conduction while maintaining or enhancing the electron transport.This article focuses on a range of materials used in superlattice form to improve the thermoelectric figure of merit.

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thermal conductivitythermoelectricity
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MRS Bulletin , Volume 31 , Issue 3: Harvesting Energy through Thermoelectrics: Power Generation and Cooling , March 2006 , pp. 211 - 217
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2006

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