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Synthesis and Physical Properties of Skutterudite Superlattices

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

Joshua R. Williams ,
David C. Johnson ,
Michael Kaeser ,
Terry Tritt ,
George Nolas  and
E. Nelson
Joshua R. Williams
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Institute, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403–1253
David C. Johnson
Affiliation:
Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Institute, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403–1253
Michael Kaeser
Affiliation:
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634–1905
Terry Tritt
Affiliation:
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634–1905
George Nolas
Affiliation:
Research and Development Division, Marlow Industries, Dallas, TX 75238–1645
E. Nelson
Affiliation:
U. S. Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD 20783
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Abstract

Predicted and observed reductions in thermal conductivity of materials with superlattice structure have prompted interesting research into the possibility of using these materials as higher efficiency thermoelectrics. Synthesis of superlattice materials is challenging however, as the structure itself is generally not very stable at high temperatures as it is prone to interdiffusion. Presented here is the successful synthesis and characterization of a superlattice composed of two materials with the skutterudite structure, IrSb3 and CoSb3.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 626: Symposium Z – Thermoelectric Materials 2000 - The Next Generation Materials for Small-Scale Refrigeration and Power Generation Applications , 2000 , Z2.3
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2000

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