Transverse thermoelectric conversion in semimetal WSi2 leads to more efficient thermoelectric devices

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1066042

"generate electricity perpendicular to heat flow allowing fewer contacts, more efficient thermoelectrics... axis-dependent conduction polarity/ goniopolar conductors conduct p-type charges in 1 direction/ n-type in another... measured thermopower, electrical resistivity, thermal conductivity of single crystal WSi2 along its 2 crystallographic axes at low temperatures... mixed-dimensional Fermi surfaces... charge carriers scatter due to crystal lattice imperfections... applying temperature difference... temperature/ heat flow sensors"

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