• Media type: E-Article
  • Title: Mg3Sb2-based Thermoelectrics: Materials, Interfaces, and Devices
  • Contributor: Liu, Weishu
  • Published: Lab Academic Press, 2023
  • Published in: Materials Lab, 2 (2023)
  • Language: Not determined
  • DOI: 10.54227/mlab.20230003
  • ISSN: 2653-4878
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  • Description: Thermoelectric power generators enable the direct conversion between waste heat and electricity near room temperatures, providing an environmentally friendly solution toward mitigating the ever-increasing global energy issues. Over the past years, we have witnessed significant advances in Mg3Sb2-based thermoelectric conversion materials. However, the device-relative efforts lag behind the materials-level works. In this mini-review, we summarize the advances in Mg3Sb2-based thermoelectrics from materials to devices. Further, we shine some light on the device-level challenge, including the design of thermoelectric interface materials, the stability issue, and the system-level full-parameter optimization. Finally, we discuss the new application scenarios exploration to inspire confidence in device-level efforts towards practical applications.
  • Access State: Open Access