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Enhanced thermoelectric properties of Bi2Sr2Co2Oy ceramics by dispersing B2O3 additive

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In this study, ceramic samples of Bi2Sr2Co2Oy + v wt% B2O3 (v = 0.0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4) were synthesized using the solid state reaction method, and the influence of B2O3 additive on their microstructure and thermoelectric properties were investigated. On one hand, the B2O3 additive acted as a sintering aid, enhancing carrier mobility. On the other hand, B2O3 dispersion served as a nano-second-phase, increasing hetero-interfaces and strengthen phonon scattering, thereby effectively suppressing lattice thermal conductivity. By dual optimization of both electric and thermal transport performance, the Bi2Sr2Co2Oy + 0.3 wt% B2O3 sample achieved a high ZT value (thermoelectric figure of merit) of 0.31 at 923 K, which was improved by approximately 33% compared with the pristine Bi2Sr2Co2Oy sample.

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Xu, Y., Xia, S., Zhang, Y. et al. Enhanced thermoelectric properties of Bi2Sr2Co2Oy ceramics by dispersing B2O3 additive. Appl. Phys. A 130, 203 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-024-07354-5

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