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

Di Wu; Mengqi Li; Hu Zhang; Fudong Zhang; Weishuai Wang; Mingrui Zhang; Baopeng Ma; Beiquan Jia; Yalin Shi; Zupei Yang

doi:10.1039/d6ta00659k

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

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

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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

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Demonstrates improved thermoelectric performance in SnTe via engineering gaps and entropy, suggesting significant potential for medium temperature applications.

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SnTe, as an environmentally friendly lead-free p-type thermoelectric material, is deemed of potential applications in the medium temperature range (500-900 K); however, the thermoelectric performance of SnTe material is limited...

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