Boosting the Thermoelectric Performance of SnTe through Localized van der Waals Gaps construction and Configurational-Entropy Engineering

Key Points

• The central aim is to enhance the thermoelectric performance of SnTe material through specific structural modifications.
• Engineered localized van der Waals gaps in SnTe material
• Applied configurational-entropy engineering techniques
• Conducted performance evaluations at medium temperatures between 500-900 K
• Enhanced thermoelectric performance observed in modified SnTe compared to unmodified versions
• Improvements noted in key metrics relevant to medium temperature applications
• Demonstrated potential for practical applications due to increased efficiency