[S3] Evaluation, analysis, and prediction of energy related materials performance (II)

[S3.21] Mechanical properties and conversion efficiency of nanostructured PbTe-based thermoelectric elements

*Philipp Sauerschnig¹, Priyanka Jood¹, Michihiro Ohta¹ (1. AIST)

Keywords:thermoelectric、lead telluride、mechanical properties、diffusion barrier、conversion efficiency

In this study, we have investigated the thermal expansion, flexural strength, and conversion efficiency of nanostructured p- and n-type PbTe-based elements.