Oxygen hybridization and atomic disorder-mediated carrier transport in selective laser melting-printed Bi2Te3 thermoelectrics

Key Points

• The study investigates the effects of oxygen hybridization and atomic disorder on carrier transport properties in Bi2Te3 thermoelectrics.
• Analyzed carrier transport mechanisms in Bi2Te3 thermoelectrics
• Utilized selective laser melting to produce samples
• Examined the role of atomic disorder and oxygen states
• Found that oxygen hybridization influences carrier transport efficiency
• Demonstrated improved thermoelectric performance with reduced atomic disorder
• Revealed interactions between structure and electrical properties affecting overall performance