Thermoelectric Materials 2001 - Research and Applications: Volume 691
Thermoelectric Materials 2001 - Research and Applications: Volume 691

Author: Materials Research Society. Meeting

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Published: 2002-05

Total Pages: 496

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This book provides a benchmark for the state of the field of thermoelectric materials research and development. Highlights of the volume include results on superlattices that show a ZT = 2.4 at room temperature in p-type Bi2Te3/Sb2Te3 superlattice thermoelectrics. In addition, preliminary results on p-n couple devices from these superlattices indicate fast-acting spot cooling in addition to improved performance. Thermoelectric materials are utilized in a wide variety of applications related to solid-state refrigeration or small-scale power generation. The book focuses on traditional thermoelectric materials new materials as well as developments in device engineering. Many papers presented here revolve around either maximizing the numerator of Z, called the power factor, or by minimizing l. Topics include: guidance to advanced thermoelectric research; skutterudites; new materials, approaches and measurements; clathrates; chalcogenides; devices; thermoelectric materials and devices - research and development; nanowires and oxides.

Organic Optoelectronic Materials, Processing and Devices: Volume 708
Organic Optoelectronic Materials, Processing and Devices: Volume 708

Author: Zhenan Bao

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Published: 2002-07-02

Total Pages: 648

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This book from the Materials Research Society emphasizes the broad scientific and technological interest in applications of organic materials to optoelectronics and optics. Materials synthesis, modification, and characterization from the nanoscale to the mesoscale to the macroscale are discussed. Approaches for modeling and theoretical analysis of these materials are highlighted. Also featured in the volume are a keynote talk from Professor Alan Heeger, 2000 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry, as well as five papers from the Microphotonics symposium that address photonic crystals involving organic materials. Additional topics include: metal/organic interfaces - electronic structure and charge injection; photonic/nonlinear optical materials and devices; design and synthesis of electroluminescent materials; applications in displays; electrochromic polymers/sensors; organic transistors; photovoltaics and photodetectors - transport in bulk organic materials and novel patterning schemes.

Ferroelectric Thin Films X: Volume 688
Ferroelectric Thin Films X: Volume 688

Author: Materials Research Society. Meeting

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Published: 2002-05

Total Pages: 456

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The MRS Symposium Proceeding series is an internationally recognised reference suitable for researchers and practitioners.