journal article·2026

Nanocarbon-induced 3d–π hybridization for optimizing thermoelectric performance in Ca 2.96 Co 4 O 9 composites

Zhen Han, Junzhan Zhang, Zhifang Zhou, Yuqing Qi, Zhongqi He, Zhiyu Cao, Ying Zhang, Fang Song, Zongmo Shi

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Abstract

Nanocarbon-induced 3d–π orbital hybridization in Ca 2.96 Co 4 O 9 composites boosted electrical conductivity, Seebeck coefficient, and strengthened phonon scattering. A high ZT value of 0.28 was obtained for the Ca 2.96 Co 4 O 9 –rGO composites at 873 K.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices · Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity · Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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College of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an, 710055, P. R. China

State Key Laboratory of Powder Metallurgy, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, China

Instrumental Analysis Center, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, P. R. China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China · China Postdoctoral Science Foundation · Key Research and Development Projects of Shaanxi Province

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