Highly effective solid solution towards high thermoelectric and mechanical performance in Bi–Sb–Te alloys via Trojan doping

• DOI: 10.1039/d4ee00132j
• Publication Date: 2024-02-16T12:01:07Z
• Authors: Yong-Cai Shi; Jianmin Yang; Yu Wang; Zu-Gang Li; Tian-Yu Zhong; Zhen-Hua Ge; Jing Feng; Jiaqing He
• Keywords: Solid solubility; Sample (material)

We present a novel approach named Trojan doping, which utilizes NaBiS 2 to increase the solubility of Na in p-type BST alloys. The ZT value and hardness doped sample are 58% 45% higher than those pristine sample, respectively.