Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

CrFeVW<i>X</i> (<i>X</i> = Ta or Ti) High-Entropy Alloy: A Theoretical and Experimental Comparative Investigation on Phase Stability.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Thermoelectric Properties of the Type-I Clathrate Sn<sub>38</sub>Sb<sub>8</sub>I<sub>8</sub>.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Pack Cementation Route to Ag<sub>2</sub>Se: Correlating Structure, Phase Formation, and Thermoelectric Performance.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Electron Microscopy Analysis of Hf-Induced Nanostructural Modifications in (Ti,Zr,Hf)NiSn Half-Heusler Thermoelectrics.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Nanostructured Higher Manganese Silicide Thermoelectrics Developed by Mechanical Alloying Using High-Purity and Recycled Silicon.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Thermoelectric Properties of Tetrahedrites Produced from Mixtures of Natural and Synthetic Materials.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 22, 2025

Author Spotlight: Advancing Energy Solutions Using Nanocomposites as Processed Thermoelectric Materials
09:23

Author Spotlight: Advancing Energy Solutions Using Nanocomposites as Processed Thermoelectric Materials

Published on: May 17, 2024

1.4K

Tetrahedrite Nanocomposites for High Performance Thermoelectrics.

Rodrigo Coelho1, Duarte Moço1, Ana I de Sá2

  • 1Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares (C2TN), Departamento de Engenharia e Ciências Nucleares (DECN), Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Campus Tecnológico e Nuclear, 2695-066 Bobadela, Portugal.

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 12, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Highly efficient tetrahedrite nanocomposites were created using MoS2 nanoparticles, significantly boosting thermoelectric performance. This advancement promises more affordable and effective thermoelectric devices for energy management.

Keywords:
MoS2 nanoparticleshot-pressinglattice thermal conductivitytetrahedrite nanocompositesthermoelectric materialstransport propertiesweighted mobility

More Related Videos

Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation
09:09

Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation

Published on: February 5, 2020

6.8K
Synthesis of Non-uniformly Pr-doped SrTiO3 Ceramics and Their Thermoelectric Properties
11:07

Synthesis of Non-uniformly Pr-doped SrTiO3 Ceramics and Their Thermoelectric Properties

Published on: August 15, 2015

9.8K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 22, 2025

Author Spotlight: Advancing Energy Solutions Using Nanocomposites as Processed Thermoelectric Materials
09:23

Author Spotlight: Advancing Energy Solutions Using Nanocomposites as Processed Thermoelectric Materials

Published on: May 17, 2024

1.4K
Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation
09:09

Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation

Published on: February 5, 2020

6.8K
Synthesis of Non-uniformly Pr-doped SrTiO3 Ceramics and Their Thermoelectric Properties
11:07

Synthesis of Non-uniformly Pr-doped SrTiO3 Ceramics and Their Thermoelectric Properties

Published on: August 15, 2015

9.8K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Energy Conversion

Background:

  • Thermoelectric (TE) materials can convert heat to electricity, aiding energy management and reducing emissions.
  • Integrating novel TE materials into bulk devices faces challenges.
  • Tetrahedrite nanocomposites offer a potential solution to enhance TE device efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prepare and characterize highly efficient tetrahedrite-MoS2 nanocomposites.
  • To investigate the impact of MoS2 nanoparticles on the thermoelectric properties of tetrahedrites.
  • To assess the potential of these nanocomposites for next-generation TE devices.

Main Methods:

  • Tetrahedrites synthesized via solid-state reaction.
  • MoS2 nanoparticles incorporated, followed by hot-pressing (848 K, 56 MPa, 90 min).
  • Materials characterized using XRD, SEM-EDS, and Raman spectroscopy; lattice thermal conductivity and weighted mobility evaluated.

Main Results:

  • MoS2 nanoparticle addition increased the maximum figure of merit (zT) by 36% compared to the base tetrahedrite.
  • This improvement is attributed to reduced lattice thermal conductivity.
  • Material's charge carrier mobility was maintained.

Conclusions:

  • Tetrahedrite-MoS2 nanocomposites demonstrate significantly enhanced thermoelectric performance.
  • The strategy of using nanoparticles effectively reduces thermal conductivity without compromising mobility.
  • These findings support the development of advanced, cost-effective TE devices.