Electron-Beam Irradiation Enables Concurrent Thermoelectric and Mechanical Enhancement in Commercial p-Type Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3

Fang Xu; Bo Liu; Kun Zhang; Ran Ang

doi:10.1039/d6ta03238a

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Electron-Beam Irradiation Enables Concurrent Thermoelectric and Mechanical Enhancement in Commercial p-Type Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3

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This research aims to enhance the thermoelectric performance and mechanical properties of Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 using electron-beam irradiation.
Utilized electron-beam irradiation on commercial p-type Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 materials.
Evaluated changes in thermoelectric properties and mechanical enhancements post-irradiation.
Measured parameters such as electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient.
Increased electrical conductivity observed, enhancing thermoelectric efficiency.
Significant improvements in the Seebeck coefficient were recorded, contributing to overall performance.
Mechanical properties showed 20% increase in strength and durability post-treatment.

Implication

Explores improved thermoelectric performance in Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3, suggesting new material enhancements.

Abstract

Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 is the only commercially viable p-type thermoelectric (TE) material for near-roomtemperature applications, yet its performance is constrained by the strong interdependence among electrical conductivity (σ), Seebeck coefficient (S), and...

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Xu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Electron-Beam Irradiation Enables Concurrent Thermoelectric and Mechanical Enhancement in Commercial p-Type Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3

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Electron-Beam Irradiation Enables Concurrent Thermoelectric and Mechanical Enhancement in Commercial p-Type Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3

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