NANOSTRUCTURED THERMOELECTRIC MULTILAYER FILMS

"This book presents a range of low-dimensional superlattice thermoelectric materials based on physical vapor deposition (PVD) methods and explores various material types, thicknesses, and processing conditions. With the advances made in the performance of semiconductor thermoelectric materials and the efficiency of thermoelectric devices in recent years, thermoelectric power generation systems are likely to replace traditional mechanical heat engines, offering an environmentally friendlier alternative. The use of low-dimensional, nanostructured materials can significantly increase the density of states near the Fermi level and greatly improve the thermoelectric properties of materials. In addition, the book demonstrates that it is possible to influence thermoelectric performance, establish more accurate mathematical models through the regulation of relevant parameters, and ultimately improve the thermoelectric figure of merit (ZT)."--Prové de l'editor Front Matter ....Pages i-xx Research Background and Current Situation (Zhiyu Hu, Zhenhua Wu)....Pages 1-26 Thermoelectric Performance Testing Methods and Devices (Zhiyu Hu, Zhenhua Wu)....Pages 27-51 Si-Based Multilayer Films (Zhiyu Hu, Zhenhua Wu)....Pages 53-85 Sb2Te3-Based Multilayer Films (Zhiyu Hu, Zhenhua Wu)....Pages 87-112 Preparation of Sb2Te3/Bi2Te3 Thin Films by Magnetron Sputtering (Zhiyu Hu, Zhenhua Wu)....Pages 113-184 Growth of Sb2Te3 Films by Molecular Beam Epitaxial Method (Zhiyu Hu, Zhenhua Wu)....Pages 185-219 Molecular Beam Epitaxial Growth of Bi2Te3 Thin Films (Zhiyu Hu, Zhenhua Wu)....Pages 221-243 Summary and Outlook (Zhiyu Hu, Zhenhua Wu)....Pages 245-248 Back Matter ....Pages 249-262