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This research aims to enhance the thermoelectric performance of InSb crystals through grain boundary engineering by controlling their growth.

May 15, 2026Materials Advances0 citationsOpen Access

Grain Structure-Controlled Growth of InSb Crystals: A Grain Boundary Engineering Approach for Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance

MSM SivakumarAnna University, Chennai JPJ. PrasathAnna University, Chennai SRS Senthamizh RajaAnna University, Chennai

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This research aims to enhance the thermoelectric performance of InSb crystals through grain boundary engineering by controlling their growth.
Prepared InSb polycrystalline ingots using direct melt quenching method under varying cooling rates: slow cooling, air quenching, and ice water quenching.
Analyzed the crystal structure and grain boundaries to assess their impact on thermoelectric properties.
Significant enhancement in thermoelectric performance observed with optimized grain structure.
Cooling rate adjustments resulted in modified grain boundary characteristics, influencing electrical and thermal conductivity.

Abstract

The InSb polycrystalline ingots were prepared by direct melt quenching method under different cooling rates of slow cooling (SC), air quenching (AQ), and ice water quenching (IWQ). The crystal structure...

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