Multiple Synergistic Effects Induced by Ge Doping Enhance the Thermoelectric Performance of n-Type PbTe

Key Points

• This research investigates the impacts of Ge doping on thermoelectric performance of n-type PbTe.
• Proposed a Cu/Ge co-doping strategy
• Analyzed electrical transport characteristics
• Evaluated thermoelectric properties of n-Type PbTe
• Ge doping enhances electrical transport
• Improves thermoelectric performance
• Demonstrates potential for better TE materials