Nanotwin engineering enables exceptional thermal stability in p-type bismuth telluride thermoelectrics

Energy & Environmental Science 2026

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Authors: Chuandong Zhou, Jiaze Zhu, Shuxin Zhang, Zhen'ao Zhang, Zongwei Zhang, Jianfeng Cai, Qiang Zhang, Ruijie Li, Lianghan Fan, Jingtao Xu, Guoqiang Liu, Xiaojian Tan
+2 more Bo Liang, Jun Jiang
DOI: 10.1039/d5ee06360d
Cited by: 5
References: 63

Abstract

Dense coherent nanotwins in p-(Bi,Sb) 2 Te 3 suppress grain coarsening and stabilize interfaces during high-temperature service. This thermal stability enables durable thermoelectric operation without compromising electrical transport.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices 2D Materials and Applications Thermal properties of materials

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy & Environmental Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
19
Issue
4
Pages
1237–1249
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN