<p>Flexible thermoelectric power generation is increasingly recognized as a viable solution for powering wearable electronic devices. However, the performance limitations of n-type flexible thin films have restricted their wider application. Here, we successfully fabricated n-type Ag<sub>2</sub>Se thin films with a high power factor of 2.14 mW m<sup>−1</sup> K<sup>−2</sup> at 300 K through texture engineering. Utilizing a straightforward thermal evaporation technique, we produced (201)-textured n-type Ag<sub>2</sub>Se thin films by employing Se precursor strategies. Both experimental and theoretical analyses reveal that Ag<sub>2</sub>Se thin films with this specific orientation exhibit superior carrier mobility and a high Seebeck coefficient. Moreover, the inherent low thermal conductivity of Ag<sub>2</sub>Se is further reduced by the presence of nanopores and random in-plane orientation, which effectively scatter phonons across various wavelengths. As a result, the Ag<sub>2</sub>Se films achieved an optimal <i>ZT</i> value of 0.73 at 363 K, suggesting substantial potential for further improvements. This research not only demonstrates a strategic method to manipulate the crystallographic orientation of Ag<sub>2</sub>Se thin films but also opens up new possibilities for developing high-performance thermoelectric materials.</p>

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Enhanced performance of n-type Ag2Se thin films via texture engineering

  • Xinyang Zhang,
  • Danqi He,
  • Lisha Chen,
  • Tonglu Huang,
  • Xianfeng Ye,
  • Haotian Li,
  • Wanting Zhu,
  • Xiaolei Nie,
  • Jian Yu,
  • Yu Zhang,
  • Ping Wei,
  • Wenyu Zhao,
  • Qingjie Zhang

摘要

Flexible thermoelectric power generation is increasingly recognized as a viable solution for powering wearable electronic devices. However, the performance limitations of n-type flexible thin films have restricted their wider application. Here, we successfully fabricated n-type Ag2Se thin films with a high power factor of 2.14 mW m−1 K−2 at 300 K through texture engineering. Utilizing a straightforward thermal evaporation technique, we produced (201)-textured n-type Ag2Se thin films by employing Se precursor strategies. Both experimental and theoretical analyses reveal that Ag2Se thin films with this specific orientation exhibit superior carrier mobility and a high Seebeck coefficient. Moreover, the inherent low thermal conductivity of Ag2Se is further reduced by the presence of nanopores and random in-plane orientation, which effectively scatter phonons across various wavelengths. As a result, the Ag2Se films achieved an optimal ZT value of 0.73 at 363 K, suggesting substantial potential for further improvements. This research not only demonstrates a strategic method to manipulate the crystallographic orientation of Ag2Se thin films but also opens up new possibilities for developing high-performance thermoelectric materials.