BARICCO , M.

The Zn4Sb3 phase is considered one of the most interesting compounds for thermoelectric applications in the intermediate temperature range (400–600 K) because of its very low thermal conductivity. Typical processing routes of this material for technological applications require several steps, in order to obtain a homogeneous single phase with...

Hydrides enable handling hydrogen at low pressure and near room temperature, offering higher volumetric densities than compressed or liquid hydrogen and enhancing safety. The CALPHAD method, rooted in the principles of thermodynamics, offers a systematic approach for predicting phase equilibria and thermodynamic properties in multicomponent...

Skutterudites are interesting compounds for thermoelectric applications. The main drawback in the synthesis of skutterudites by solidification of the melt is the occurrence of two peritectic reactions requiring long annealing times to form a single phase. Aim of this work is to investigate an alternative route for synthesis, based on rapid...

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