Mechanical properties of Bi xSb 2-xTe 3 nanostructured thermoelectric material

G. Li; K. R. Gadelrab; T. Souier; P. L. Potapov; G. Chen; M. Chiesa

doi:10.1088/0957-4484/23/6/065703

Mechanical properties of Bi _xSb _2-xTe ₃ nanostructured thermoelectric material

G. Li, K. R. Gadelrab, T. Souier, P. L. Potapov, G. Chen, M. Chiesa

Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering

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Research on thermoelectric (TE) materials has been focused on their transport properties in order to maximize their overall performance. Mechanical properties, which are crucial for system reliability, are often overlooked. The recent development of a new class of high-performance, low-dimension thermoelectric materials calls for a better understanding of their mechanical behavior to achieve the desired system reliability. In the present study we investigate the mechanical behavior of nanostructure bulk TE material p-type Bi _xSb _2xTe ₃ by means of nanoindentation and 3D finite element analysis. The Youngs modulus of the material was estimated by the OliverPharr (OP) method and by means of numerically assisted nanoindentation analysis yielding comparable values about 40GPa. Enhanced hardness and yield strength can be predicted for this nanostructured material. Microstructure is studied and correlation with mechanical properties is discussed.

Original language	British English
Article number	065703
Journal	Nanotechnology
Volume	23
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1088/0957-4484/23/6/065703
State	Published - 17 Feb 2012

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