Surface Degradation of Mg2X-Based Composites at Room Temperature: Assessing Grain Boundary and Bulk Diffusion Using Atomic Force Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy.
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ABSTRACT: Practical application of thermoelectric generators necessitates materials that combine high heat-to-electricity conversion efficiency with long-term functional stability under operation conditions. While Mg2(Si,Sn)-based materials exhibit promising thermoelectric properties and module prototypes have been demonstrated, their stability remains a challenge, demanding thorough investigation. Utilizing atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we investigate the surface degradation of a composite material comprising Si-rich and Sn-rich Mg2(Si,Sn) solid solutions. The investigation reveals a pronounced dependence of stability on Sn content, with the Sn-rich phase Mg2Si0.13Sn0.87 displaying the formation of a nonp
SUBMITTER: Ghosh S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC11403557 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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