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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Solid-State Chemistry

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  • Two-dimensional (2D) group-IV chalcogenides were traditionally considered to have weak van der Waals interactions between layers.
  • Understanding interlayer interactions is crucial for tuning material properties, particularly for thermoelectric applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the nature of interlayer interactions in 2D group-IV chalcogenides, using lead selenide (PbSe) as a model system.
  • To explore the impact of these interactions on thermoelectric properties, specifically thermal and electronic transport.
  • To develop a strategy for enhancing the thermoelectric figure of merit (ZT) in layered materials.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed analysis of differential charge density plots to identify and characterize interlayer coupling.
  • Computational modeling to assess the effects of interlayer coupling on phonon thermal conductivity and electronic transport.
  • Evaluation of thermoelectric performance, including the figure of merit (ZT), for modified PbSe structures.

Main Results:

  • Identified strong, covalent-like coupling between Pb-Pb layers in PbSe, contradicting previous assumptions of weak van der Waals forces.
  • Demonstrated that this coupling can be fine-tuned to significantly reduce phonon thermal conductivity.
  • Achieved a maximum thermoelectric figure of merit (ZT) of 2.5 at 900 K for p-type PbSe, with minimal impact on electronic transport.

Conclusions:

  • The interlayer coupling in 2D group-IV chalcogenides is stronger than previously thought and can be engineered.
  • Tuning this covalent-like coupling offers an effective strategy to enhance thermoelectric performance by reducing thermal conductivity.
  • This research provides a viable design pathway for improving thermoelectric materials based on layered structures.