Fabrication of Bi2Te3 Nanowires Applied in Thermoelectric Generators

Da Hai Ren; Zhen Heng Yang; Yi Na Chang; Zhen Yu Dai; Zheng You

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.609-610.306

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Fabrication of Bi₂Te₃ Nanowires Applied in Thermoelectric Generators

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Compared with block and quantum well thin-film materials, nanowire materials can have better thermoelectric properties and higher merit of ZT values. Electro-chemistry method was used to deposit nanowires in the highly ordered holes of AAO (Anodic Aluminum Oxide). Several conditions were discussed and experimented to determine an appropriate condition for the co-deposition of Bi and Te. Some optimization measures are proposed to obtain more stable fabrication results. Analysis demonstrates that the nanowire grew along the pores from the bottom to the top.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 609-610)

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Da Hai Ren*, Zhen Heng Yang, Yi Na Chang, Zhen Yu Dai, Zheng You

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Bi₂Te₃, MEMS, Nanowire, Thermoelectric Devices

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