For several decades, thermoelectric advancements have largely relied on the reduction of
lattice thermal conductivity (κL). According to the Boltzmann transport theory of phonons, κL …

As a key type of emerging thermoelectric material, tin telluride (SnTe) has received
extensive attention because of its low toxicity and eco‐friendly nature. The recent trend …

Thermoelectric materials have attracted significant research interest in recent decades due
to their promising application potential in interconverting heat and electricity. Unfortunately …

A model for the thermal conductivity of bulk solids is proposed in the limit of diffusive
transport mediated by diffusons as opposed to phonons. This diffusive thermal conductivity …

Stable s2 lone pair electrons on heavy main-group elements in their lower oxidation states
drive a range of important phenomena, such as the emergence of polar ground states in …

Lead-free tin telluride (SnTe) has been drawn enormous attention recently due to their
potential applications in the mid-temperature thermoelectric power generation. In this study …

Lattice thermal conductivity (κ L) is one of the most fundamental properties of solids. The
acoustic–elastic-wave assumption, proposed by Debye (Debye P. Ann Phys 1912; 344: 789 …

The adverse effect of fossil fuels on the environment is driving research to explore
alternative energy sources. Research studies have demonstrated that renewables can offer …

The suite of neutron powder diffractometers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
utilizes the distinct characteristics of the Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope …

A hallmark of typical structural transformations is an increase in symmetry upon heating due
to entropic favourability. However, local symmetry breaking upon warming is recently …