Thermoelectric materials based on Sb2Te3-Bi2Te3 solid solutions with optimal performance in the range 100–400 K

Abstract

We have optimized the compositions of thermoelectric materials based on Sb2Te3-Bi2Te3 solid solutions using Czochralski-grown single crystals. The thermoelectric performance of Sb2Te3-Bi2Te3 solid solutions containing 0–100 mol % Bi2Te3 and Bi2Te3-Sb2Te3-Bi2-Bi2Se3 solid solutions containing 2, 4, or 7 mol % Bi2Se3 has been investigated. The Bi2Se3-doped crystals are found to have higher thermoelectric figures of merit compared to the undoped crystals. The optimal crystal compositions are selected for different temperatures in the range 100–400 K.