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First-principles characterization of the native defect landscape across ZrIrSb and related half-Heusler chemistries

Angela Pak, Elif Ertekin

Abstract

Systematic defect study of seven half-Heuslers reveals antisite/vacancy-driven n-type behavior and tunable dopability via chemistry and growth conditions.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices · Heusler alloys: electronic and magnetic properties · Topological Materials and Phenomena

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Affiliations

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA

Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Grainger College of Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA

Funding

National Nuclear Security Administration

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