Bidirectional Optimization onto Thermoelectric Performance via Hydrostatic-Pressure in Chalcopyrite AgXTe2 (X=In, Ga)

Pressure tuning has emerged as a powerful strategy for manipulating the thermoelectric properties of materials by inducing structural and electronic modifications. Herein, we systematically investigate the transport properties and thermoelectric performance concerning lattice distortions induced by...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2024-11
Main Authors: Guo, Siqi, Yue, Jincheng, Zheng, Jiongzhi, Zhang, Hui, Wang, Ning, Li, Junda, Liu, Yanhui, Cui, Tian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anharmonicity
Bonding strength
Chalcopyrite
Distortion
Heat conductivity
Heat transfer
Hydrostatic pressure
Material properties
Optical properties
Optimization
Phonons
Power factor
Pressure
Thermal conductivity
Thermoelectric materials
Transport properties
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Summary:Pressure tuning has emerged as a powerful strategy for manipulating the thermoelectric properties of materials by inducing structural and electronic modifications. Herein, we systematically investigate the transport properties and thermoelectric performance concerning lattice distortions induced by hydrostatic pressure in Ag-based chalcopyrite AgXTe2 (X=In, Ga). The findings reveal that the lattice distortion in AgXTe2 exhibits distinct behaviors under lattice compression, diverging from trends observed at ambient pressure. Importantly, the hydrostatic pressure breaks the phenomenally negative correlation between thermal conductivity and lattice distortion. Pressure-induced softening of low-frequency acoustic phonons broadens the low-energy phonon spectrum, enhancing interactions between acoustic and optical phonons. Such broadening substantially increases the number of available three-phonon scattering channels, resulting in a marked reduction in thermal conductivity. Meanwhile, we establish a macroscopic connection between metavalent bonding and anharmonicity, providing an indirect explanation for lattice anharmonicity through pressure-driven transferred charge. Additionally, the applied pressure achieves a notable net increase in the power factor despite the strong coupling of electrical transport parameters, which underscores the potential for bidirectional optimization of transport properties in AgXTe2. As a result, the maximum ZT value of AgInTe2 is nearly doubled, demonstrating that pressure modulation is a powerful strategy for enhancing thermoelectric performance. Our work not only establishes the link between pressure, lattice dynamics, and thermoelectric properties within chalcopyrite AgXTe2, but also inspires the exploration of pressure-related optimization strategies for conventional thermoelectric materials.
ISSN:2331-8422