Mechanical properties of Mg2Si thermoelectric materials with the addition of 0–4 vol% silicon carbide nanoparticles (SiCNP)
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For thermoelectric generators, the individual thermoelectric elements are subjected to significant stresses under in-service conditions, due to thermal cycles, transients, and gradients, as well as thermal expansion mismatch and externally applied mechanical stresses. Most thermoelectric materials are brittle, possessing a low fracture toughness that is typically no more than 1.5 MPa m1/2 and is often less than 0.5 MPa m1/2. The combination of the stresses encountered in the device application environment and the materials’ low fracture toughness constitute a severe challenge to the viability of thermoelectric generators. The addition of silicon carbide nanoparticles (SiCNP) may provide a route to improving the fracture toughness for a wide range of thermoelectric materials. This study examines the mechanical properties, including elastic modulus, hardness, and fracture toughness for 0–4 vol% SiCNP incorporated into Mg2Si thermoelectric matrices.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices · MXene and MAX Phase Materials · Thermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity
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