Phase boundary mapping for the discovery of improved thermoelectrics

“这是一个博士研究项目，在化学热电转换废热发电，被认为是一个可持续能源未来的重要组成部分。本计画旨在利用相界映射技术，改善以丰富元素为基础之锌型热电材料之性能。这种最近发现的方法允许通过仔细探索相图的缺陷化学的系统变化。博士项目将使用这种新方法来研究一系列Heusler和Zintl阶段，研究小组已经广泛研究了这些阶段，并且研究小组提供了所有必要的设备。该研究还将包括大型中子和同步加速器设施的实验，包括ISIS中子和μ子源以及钻石光源。"

"This is a PhD research project in ChemistryThermoelectrics convert waste heat into electricity and are considered an important component of a sustainable energy future. This project aims to improve the performance of Zintl-type thermoelectric materials based on abundant elements using phase boundary mapping. This recently discovered approach allows for a systematic variation of the defect chemistry through careful exploration of the phase diagram. The PhD project will use this new approach to investigate a range of Heusler and Zintl phases which the research group has worked on extensively, and for which all necessary equipment is available in the research group. The research will also include experiments at large neutron and synchrotron facilities, including the ISIS neutron and muon source and the Diamond Light Source."