Abstract:Two strategies were proposed to optimize the thermoelectric performance of BaMg 2 (Bi,Sb) through a solid solution method and to tune the crystal field splitting energy of orbital by using first principles calculation and Boltzmann transport theory. The increase in Sb content leads to decreased weight carrier mobility due to the changes in the electronic structure. The lattice thermal conductivity for BaMg 2 SbBi can be as low as 0.45 W m −1 K −1 , which is lower than those of other compounds. The highest ZT o… Show more
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