• 한국자기학회:학술대회 개요집
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• 한국자기학회 2016년도 자성 및 자성재료 국제학술대회
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• pp.205-205
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• 2016

• 대한금속재료학회지
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• 제56권11호
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• pp.822-828
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• 2018

P-type Ce/Yb-filled skutterudites were synthesized, and their charge transport and thermoelectric properties were investigated with partial double filling and charge compensation. In the case of $(Ce_{1-z}Yb_z)_{0.8}Fe_4Sb_{12}$ without Co substitution, the marcasite ($FeSb_2$) phase formed alongside the skutterudite phase, but the generation of the marcasite phase was inhibited by increasing Co concentration. The electrical conductivity decreased with increasing temperature, exhibiting degenerate semiconductor behavior. The Hall and Seebeck coefficients were positive, which confirmed that the specimens were p-type semiconductors with holes as the major carriers. The carrier concentration decreased as the concentration of Ce and Co increased, which led to decreased electrical conductivity and increased Seebeck coefficient. The thermal conductivity decreased due to a reduction in electronic thermal conductivity via Co substitution, and due to decreased lattice thermal conductivity via double filling of Ce and Yb. $(Ce_{0.25}Yb_{0.75})_{0.8}Fe_{3.5}Co_{0.5}Sb_{12}$ exhibited the greatest dimensionless figure of merit (ZT = 0.66 at 823 K).

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2009년도 하계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.212-212
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• 2009

Thermoelectric devices were used to wide range of application. At present, increasing the efficiency of these devices, in particular, through the preparation of materials showing a high thermoelectric figure of merit, Z, $Bi_2Te_3$ and $Sb_2Te_3$ thin films on Si substrates are deposited by flash evaporation method for thermopile sensor applications. In order to enhance the thermoelectric properties of the thin film, annealing in high vacuum is carried out in the temperature range from 200 to $350^{\circ}C$. The microstructure of the film is investigated by XRD and SEM. The resistivity and Seebeck coefficient of the films are measured by Van der Pauw method and hot probe method respectively. At elevating annealing temperature, the crystallinity and thermoelectrical properties of films are improved by increasing the size of grains. At excessive high annealing temperatures, it is shown that Seebeck coefficient of films is decreased because of Te evaporation. By optimizing the annealing conditions, it is possible to obtain a high performance thin film with a thermoelectric properties.

• 마이크로전자및패키징학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2000

열전반도체 ($Pb_{1-x}Sn_{x}$)Te를 AC통전 가압법으로 제조하여 그물성에 대해서 연구하였다. 균질성 향상과 구성 성분의 휘발방지에 유효한 진동분쇄공정으로 기계적 합금화를 시켰다. Sn 함량이 증가함에 따라 합금화에 요구되는 기계적 합금화 시간이 증가되었다. AC 통전 hot press법으로 873-923 K에서 1~4분간 150 kgf/$\textrm{cm}^2$의 압력으로 소결하였다. 단시간의 소결은 Te의 증발을 억제할 수 있었다. ($Pb_{1-x}-Sn_{x}$)Te 밀도는 소결 시간보다 소결온도에 더 영향을 받았다. Sn첨가량이 10 mol% 이하일때 온도 상승에 따라 p-n전이 현상이 일어났으나 그 이상의 함량에서는 p-type반도성이 그대로 유지됨이 관찰되었다. 열기전력은 500 K, x=0.2일때 250 $\mu$V/K의 최대치론 나타내었다. Sn함량의 증가에 따라 최대치는 낮아졌으며, 그 온도는 고온측으로 이동하였으며, 전기전도도의 최대치는 온도가 상승함에 따라 저하되었다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.502-507
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• 2010

In order to design nano structured materials with enhanced thermoelectric properties, the alloys in the pseudo-binary $Bi_2Te_3$-PbTe system are investigated for their micro structure properties. For this synthesis, the liquid alloys are cooled by the water quenching method. Micro structure images are obtained by using an electron probe micro analyzer(EPMA). Dendritic and lamellar structures are clearly observed with the variation in the composition ratio between $Bi_2Te_3$ and PbTe. The increase in the $Bi_2Te_3$ composition ratio causes to change of the structure from dendritic to lamellar. The Seebeck coefficient of sample 5, in which the mixture rate of $Bi_2Te_3$ is 83%, is measured as the highest value. In contrast, the others decrease with the increase of the $Bi_2Te_3$ composition ratio. Meanwhile, p-type characteristics are observed in sample 6, at 91%-$Bi_2Te_3$ mixture rate. The power factors of the all samples are calculated with the Seebeck coefficient and resistivity.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제13권5호
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• pp.292-296
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• 2003

In an attempt to enhance phase transformation and homogenization of Mn-doped $FeSi_2$, mechanical alloying of elemental powders was applied. Cold pressing and sintering in vacuum were carried out to produce a dense microstructure, and then isothermal annealing was employed to induce a phase transformation to the $\beta$-$FeSi_2$semiconductor. Phase transitions in this alloy system during the process were investigated by using XRD, EDS and SEM. As-milled powders after 100 h of milling were shown to be metastable state. As-sintered iron silicides consisted of untransformed mixture of $\alpha$-$Fe_2$$Si_{5}$and $\varepsilon$-FeSi phases. $\beta$-$FeSi_2$phase transformation was induced by subsequent isothermal annealing at $830^{\circ}C$, and near single phase of $\beta$-$FeSi_2$was obtained after 24 h of annealing. Thermoelectric properties in terms of Seebeck coefficient, and electrical conductivity were evaluated and correlated with phase transformation. Seebeck coefficient electrical resistivity and hardness increased with increasing annealing time due to $\beta$ phase transformation.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.192-195
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• 2011

The electro-deposition of compound semiconductors has been attracting more attention because of its ability to rapidly deposit nanostructured materials and thin films with controlled morphology, dimensions, and crystallinity in a costeffective manner (1). In particular, low band-gap $A_2B_3$-type chalcogenides, such as $Sb_2Te_3$ and $Bi_2Te_3$, have been extensively studied because of their potential applications in thermoelectric power generator and cooler and phase change memory. Thermoelectric $Sb_xTe_y$ films were potentiostatically electrodeposited in aqueous nitric acid electrolyte solutions containing different ratios of $TeO_2$ to $Sb_2O_3$. The stoichiometric $Sb_xTe_y$ films were obtained at an applied voltage of -0.15V vs. SCE using a solution consisting of 2.4 mM $TeO_2$, 0.8 mM $Sb_2O_3$, 33 mM tartaric acid, and 1M $HNO_3$. The stoichiometric $Sb_xTe_y$ films had the rhombohedral structure with a preferred orientation along the [015] direction. The films featured hole concentration and mobility of $5.8{\times}10^{18}/cm^3$ and $54.8\;cm^2/V{\cdot}s$, respectively. More negative applied potential yielded more Sb content in the deposited $Sb_xTe_y$ films. In addition, the hole concentration and mobility decreased with more negative deposition potential and finally showed insulating property, possibly due to more defect formation. The Seebeck coefficient of as-deposited $Sb_2Te_3$ thin film deposited at -0.15V vs. SCE at room temperature was approximately 118 ${\mu}V/K$ at room temperature, which is similar to bulk counterparts.

• Composites Research
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.156-160
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• 2016

유리상 탄소는 열적으로 안정하고, 화학적 반응성이 매우 낮으며, 다양한 크기로 제작이 가능하고, 전기적 저항 또한 낮아서 다양한 극한 환경에서 사용 가능하다. 이 논문에서는 전자빔 조사가 유리상 탄소 박막의 구조 변화에 미치는 영향과 그에 따른 열전효과 변화에 대해 연구하였다. 라만 분광 특성 분석을 바탕으로 유리상 탄소 박막에 전자빔 조사에 따라 결정화 또는 비정질화가 일어나는 것을 확인하였다. 또한, 이러한 결정변화가 유리상 탄소 박막의 자유전자 도핑 농도의 변화시키며 그에 따른 제백 상수나 전기적 전도도의 변화도 확인하였다. 전자빔 조사로 인하여 유리상 탄소의 열전파워 펙터가 최대 200%까지 향상되는 것을 보여 주었다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2009년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.7-7
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• 2009

Lead telluride (PbTe) is a very promising thermoelectric material due to its narrow band gap (0.31 eV at 300 K), face-centered cubic structure and large average excitonic Bohr radius (46 nm) allowing for strong quantum confinement within a large range of size. In this work, we present the thermoelectric properties of individual single-crystalline PbTe nanowires grown by a vapor transport method. A combination of electron beam lithography and a lift-off process was utilized to fabricate inner micron-scaled Cr (5 nm)/Au (130 nm) electrodes of Rn (resistance of a near electrode), Rf (resistance of a far electrode) and a microheater connecting a PbTe nanowire on the grid of points. A plasma etching system was used to remove an oxide layer from the outer surface of the nanowires before the deposition of inner electrodes. The carrier concentration of the nanowire was estimated to be as high as $3.5{\times}10^{19}\;cm^{-3}$. The Seebeck coefficient of an individual PbTe nanowire with a radius of 68 nm was measured to be $S=-72{\mu}V/K$ at room temperature, which is about three times that of bulk PbTe at the same carrier concentration. Our results suggest that PbTe nanowires can be used for high-efficiency thermoelectric devices.

• Composites Research
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.70-74
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• 2015

본 논문에서는 탄소나노튜브(CNT)와 마이크로 글래스 버블(GB)을 포함한 폴리아마이드 6(PA6) 복합재의 열전 특성을 다뤘다. 복합재에 포함된 GB은 복합재 내에서 큰 공간을 차지하게 되는데, 이때 CNT는 GB가 없는 공간으로 밀려나면서 고밀도로 격리된(segregated) 네트워크를 형성한다. CNT의 분산을 위해, 소니케이션(Sonicatoin)으로 CNT를 분산시킨 PA6, 포름산 용액을 증류수를 이용하여 응고시킨 후 압축성형하여 복합재 판을 제조하였다. 복합재 판의 열전성능을 평가하기 위해서 열전도도, 전기전도도, 제벡계수(Seebeck coefficient) 등을 측정하였고, 최고 0.016의 성능지수를 얻었다.