Thermoelectric Properties Enhancement of NaCo2O4 through Ca Atom Partial Substitution on Na Atom

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Single phase samples of Na1-xCaxCo2O4 (with x = 0, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3) are prepared by utilizing a solid state reaction process, and the Ca2+ substitution effect on thermoelectric properties is then observed. On the samples, the increment of Ca2+ substitution results in the increase of resistivity and thermo power properties. The Ca2+ substitution in NaCo2O4 reduces charge carriers of the samples. This phenomenon indicates that there are many holes in the samples and it is consistent with the positive sign of thermo power. It demonstrates that the Ca2+ substitution is effective to enhance thermoelectric properties.

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