Progress on Mg₂Si Thermoelectric Materials

Abstract:

Mg₂Si which is composed of less toxic and naturally abundant elements,has attracted more attention for its potential application to thermoelectric devices. In this paper, the basic performance and preparation technique of Mg₂Si thermoelectric materials are introduced. reviewed the current research progress of Mg₂Si thermoelectricity. And the paper points out the existing problems and the trend of study in the future.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 886)
• Pages: 71-74
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.886.71
• Online since: January 2014
• Authors: Xiao Dong Luo, Hao Liu, Wen Lin Xu, Yong Xiang Zhu
• Keywords: Doping, Mg₂Si, Preparation Technique, Property, Research Status

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