Thermoelectrics has played a fascinating role in the developments of direct energy
conversion technologies. Over the past decade, sulfur-based thermoelectric materials have …

Research focusing on the interplay between structural features and transport properties of
inorganic materials is of paramount importance for the identification, comprehension, and …

This paper presents tables of key thermoelectric properties, which define thermoelectric
conversion efficiency, for a wide range of inorganic materials. The twelve families of …

Understanding the relationship between the crystal structure, chemical bonding, and lattice
dynamics is crucial for the design of materials with low thermal conductivities, which are …

Copper-rich sulfides are very promising for energy conversion applications due to their
environmental compatibility, cost effectiveness, and earth abundance. Based on a …

Understanding the mechanisms that connect heat transport with crystal structures is
fundamental to develop materials with optimized electrical and thermal properties for …

Derivatives of the natural mineral colusite with general formula Cu26A2E6S32 (A= V, Nb,
Ta, Cr, Mo, W; E= Ge, Sn, As, Sb) are an emerging class of excellent thermoelectric …

Earth-abundant, nontoxic crystalline compounds with intrinsically low lattice thermal
conductivity (κlat) are centric to the development of thermoelectrics and thermal barrier …

Polycrystalline sulfides are promising thermoelectric materials because of their abundance,
non-toxicity, and low cost. However, their low thermoelectric performance hampers their …

Regardless of the complexity of the phase diagram of the Cu–Sn–S system, several
compositions near the prototypical mohite Cu2SnS3 have arisen as potential non-toxic …