研究目的
Investigating the enhancement of electrical conduction and phonon scattering in Ga2O3(ZnO)9-In2O3(ZnO)9 compounds by modification of interfaces at the nanoscale.
研究成果
The study demonstrated that modification of interfaces at the nanoscale in Ga2O3(ZnO)9-In2O3(ZnO)9 compounds can significantly enhance their thermoelectric performance. The highest figure of merit (ZT) of 0.07 at 900 K was achieved for the (Ga0.8In0.2)2O3(ZnO)9 compound, which is the highest reported for Ga2O3(ZnO)9-based homologous compounds.
研究不足
The study is limited to the Ga2O3(ZnO)9-In2O3(ZnO)9 system and does not explore other homologous compounds or different synthesis methods.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection
The study involved the preparation of high-quality (1?x)Ga2O3(ZnO)9-xIn2O3(ZnO)9 ceramics by the solid-state route using B2O3 and Nd2O3 as additives. The crystal structures were analyzed using x-ray diffraction, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, and atomic resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy–high-angle annular dark field imaging–energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (STEM–HAADF–EDS) techniques.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources
The starting powders were reagent-grade ZnO, Ga2O3, and In2O3. The stoichiometric formulations were wet-mixed, calcined, and then sintered to form ceramics.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials
PANalytical X’Pert Pro diffractometer, Philips XL30 field emission gun-scanning electron microscope (FEG-SEM), FEI FEG-transmission electron microscope (Tecnai G2 F30), FEI Themis electron microscope, ULVAC ZEM-III instrument, Netzsch LFA 427 laser flash analyser, Netzsch STA 449 C.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow
The powders were mixed, calcined, pressed into pellets, and sintered. The sintered ceramics were then characterized for their structural and thermoelectric properties.
5:Data Analysis Methods
XRD patterns were refined using TOPAS-Academic V5 software. Electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficients were determined as a function of temperature. Thermal diffusivity was determined using a laser flash analyser, and heat capacity was obtained using a Netzsch STA 449 C.
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FEI FEG-transmission electron microscope
Tecnai G2 F30
FEI
Local structural characterization
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PANalytical X’Pert Pro
PANalytical
Phase identification and structural characterization
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Philips XL30
Philips
Microstructure evaluation
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FEI Themis
FEI
Atomic-resolution EDS studies
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ULVAC ZEM-III
ULVAC
Determination of electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficients
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Netzsch LFA 427
Netzsch
Determination of thermal diffusivity
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Netzsch STA 449 C
Netzsch
Determination of heat capacity
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