Intrinsic phonon scattering in large-unit-cell argyrodites and thermoelectric engineering via doping and alloying
Grant Data
Project Title
Intrinsic phonon scattering in large-unit-cell argyrodites and thermoelectric engineering via doping and alloying
Principal Investigator
Professor Chen, Yue
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Duration
36
Start Date
2019-01-01
Completion Date
2021-12-31
Amount
632421
Conference Title
Intrinsic phonon scattering in large-unit-cell argyrodites and thermoelectric engineering via doping and alloying
Keywords
Doping and alloying, Thermal transport, Thermoelectrics
Discipline
Thermal
Panel
Engineering (E)
HKU Project Code
17300018
Grant Type
General Research Fund (GRF)
Funding Year
2018
Status
Completed
Objectives
1) To elucidate and better understand the fundamental phonon scattering mechanisms in large-unit-cell semiconductors containing loosely bonded constituent atoms; 2) To establish a new approach for future studies of lattice thermal transport and phonon-phonon interactions in complex crystals; 3) To develop new argyrodite alloys with enhanced thermoelectric efficiency for important industrial applications such as waste heat recovery and energy harvesting.