This study presents the material design of Si 1− x Ge x epitaxial films/Si for thin film
thermoelectric generators (TFTEGs) by investigating their thermoelectric properties. The …

Efficient p‐and n‐type in situ do** of compressively strained germanium tin (Ge1‐xSnx)
semiconductor epilayers, grown by chemical vapor deposition on a standard Si (001) …

Achieving high valley degeneracy (ie,“band convergence”) in a material usually results in
considerably enhanced thermoelectric properties. However, it is still unclear why this …

Ge-rich hexagonal SiGe alloys have recently emerged as new direct-gap semiconductors
with unprecedented potential for integration of photonics on silicon. We present a …

Thermoelectric materials facilitate the mutual conversion of thermal energy and electric
energy, representing environmentally friendly candidates for power generation …

A systematic study based on state-of-the-art first-principles calculations has been carried out
to determine intrinsic thermoelectric properties in n-and p-type SiGe alloys. Both electronic …

We use first-principles electronic-structure theory to determine the intra-and intervalley
electron-alloy scattering parameters in n-type Ge-Sn alloys. These parameters are used to …

Oxide coatings are corrosion resistant at elevated temperatures. They also show intensive
phonon scattering and strong quantum confinement behavior. Such features allow them to …

Thermoelectric materials hold significant promise for converting waste heat energy into
electrical energy. The performance of these materials and devices is assessed using a …

Diamond-like cubic silicon (d-Si) has become a mainstay material for new energy and
modern electronics industries. Nevertheless, such material hosts a high lattice thermal …