Enhanced thermoelectric performance of a new half-Heusler derivative Zr₉Ni₇Sn₈ bulk nanocomposite: enhanced electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity

Abstract

Varying the valence electron concentration per unit cell (VEC) in a half-Heusler (HH) material gives a large number of structures and substructures that can be exploited to improve the thermoelectric performance.