Thermoelectric Properties of Cu2−δX (X = S, Se, and Te)

Thermal conductivity of PrRh4.8B2, a layered boride compound

“…Some mechanisms have been proposed to explain this, e.g., crystal complexity (i.e., large number of atoms in the unit cell) and a possible symmetry mismatch effect between the boron icosahedra which is the basic structural building block of boron cluster compounds and compound crystal symmetry. 6,26 In regards to layered borides, compounds like MB 2 (M = rare earth, transition metal, and Al) and AlB 2 -type analogues [27][28][29] like MTrB 4 (Tr = transition metal) with two-dimensional boron layers sandwiching metal atoms are known to have relatively high thermal conductivity. For example, AlB 2 is reported to have thermal conductivity of around ∼100 Wm 1 K 1 along the c-axis.…”

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] Regarding properties, many studies have been carried out into the magnetism of borides, [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] and recent especial efforts have been made to develop the high temperature thermoelectric properties of novel borides. [15][16][17][18][19][20] Being refractory materials, thermoelectric borides have the potential to be used in high impact energy-saving applications like topping cycles for power plants and waste heat power generation in industry.…”