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 …

The influence of micro/nanostructure on thermal conductivity is a topic of great scientific
interest, particularly to thermoelectrics. The current understanding is that structural defects …

Understanding thermal transport mechanisms in phase change materials is critical to
elucidating the microscopic picture of phase transitions and advancing thermal energy …

GeTe experiences phase transition between cubic and rhombohedral through distortion
along the [111] direction. Cubic GeTe shares the similarity of a two-valence-band structure …

The proximity to structural phase transitions in IV-VI thermoelectric materials is one of the
main reasons for their large phonon anharmonicity and intrinsically low lattice thermal …

We present a first-principles-based model of electron-phonon scattering mechanisms and
thermoelectric transport at the L and Σ valleys in p-type PbTe, accounting for their thermally …

We present an ab initio study that identifies the main electron-phonon scattering channels in
n-type PbTe. We develop an electronic transport model based on the Boltzmann transport …

Thermoelectric GeTe alloys have recently attracted renewed interests due to the
extraordinary performance. It is particularly interesting in the low-symmetry structure, where …

In thermoelectrics, do** is essential to augment the figure of merit. Traditional strategy,
predominantly heavy do**, aims to optimize carrier concentration and restrain lattice …

Polar topological structures in ferroelectric materials have attracted significant interest due to
their fascinating physical properties and promising applications in high‐density, nonvolatile …