A data-driven review of thermoelectric materials: Performance and resource considerations
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Gaultois, Michael W.
Sparks, Taylor D.
Borg, Christopher K. H.
Seshadr, Ram
Bonificio, William D.
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Gaultois, Michael W., Taylor D. Sparks, Christopher K. H. Borg, Ram Seshadri, William D. Bonificio, and David R. Clarke. Forthcoming. Data-driven review of thermoelectric materials: Performance and resource considerations. Chemistry of Materials.Abstract
In this review, we describe the creation of a large database of thermoelectric materials prepared by abstracting information from over 100 publications. The database has over 18,000 data points from multiple classes of compounds, whose relevant properties have been measured at several temperatures. Appropriate visualization of the data immediately allows certain insights to be gained with regard to the property space of plausible thermoelectric materials. Of particular note is that any candidate material needs to display an electrical resistivity value that is close to 1 mΩcm at 300 K, i.e., samples should be significantly more conductive than the Mott minimum metallic conductivity. The Herfindahl-Hirschman index, a commonly accepted measure of market concentration, has been calculated from geological data (known elemental reserves) and geopolitical data (elemental production) for much of the periodic table. The visualization strategy employed here allows rapid sorting of thermoelectric compositions with respect to important issues of elemental scarcity and supply risk.Terms of Use
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