Multicomponent Silicides for Thermoelectric Materials Phase Stabilities, Synthesis, and Device Tailoring /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Tedenac, Jean-Claude (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Σειρά: SpringerBriefs in Materials,
• Θέματα: Materials science.; Energy harvesting.; Inorganic chemistry.; Thermodynamics.; Heat engineering.; Heat transfer.; Mass transfer.; Sustainable development.; Optical materials.; Electronic materials.; Ceramics.; Glass.; Composites (Materials).; Composite materials.; Materials Science.; Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials.; Energy Harvesting.; Engineering Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer.; Inorganic Chemistry.; Optical and Electronic Materials.; Sustainable Development.
• Φυσική περιγραφή: IX, 46 p. 26 illus., 18 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319582689
• ISSN: 2192-1091

This book provides a comprehensive review of the current state of the art in silicon compounds for thermoelectric applications. Silicides are materials with good initial thermoelectric properties, which can be enhanced through tuning of their micro- and macrostructure. These compounds present various conduction mechanisms and complex band structures. Moreover, some are isotropic, and others anisotropic, which is highly beneficial for device tailoring. Silicides are a particularly attractive material for sensors, thermoelectric generators, and other applications because they are environmentally friendly, abundant, and low cost. This concise volume covers fundamentals and applications for an audience of materials scientists, chemists, solid-state physicists, and engineers.