'Floppy' atomic dynamics help turn heat into electricity
Friday, September 4, 2020 - 12:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Materials scientists have uncovered an atomic mechanism that makes certain thermoelectric materials such as iron sulfide incredibly efficient near high-temperature phase transitions. The information will help fill critical knowledge gaps in the computational modeling of such materials, potentially allowing researchers to discover new and better options for technologies that rely on transforming heat into electricity.