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This study investigates the electronic structure and bonding properties of rare-earth antimonide compounds, specifically Yb₄Sb₃ and La₄Sb₃, utilizing density functional theory calculations. The research aims to elucidate the differences in thermoelectric performance between these materials, which are considered for high-temperature applications. The analysis reveals that Yb₄Sb₃ exhibits a predominantly ionic character with divalent ytterbium, leading to p-type conduction at high temperatures. In contrast, La₄Sb₃ displays more covalent bonding and n-type conduction. The study also explores the challenges of doping Yb₄Sb₃ with trivalent rare-earth atoms, a process crucial for enhancing its thermoelectric efficiency. The findings provide insights into the structural and electronic properties that govern the performance of R₄Sb₃ compounds, contributing to the development of advanced materials for thermoelectric energy conversion.

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キーワード: thermoelectric

刊行年月日: 2025-04-17

出版者: Elsevier BV

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• Solid State Sciences (ISSN: 12932558) vol. 164 107936

研究助成金:

• ANR ANR-18-CE05-0037

原稿種別: 査読前原稿 (Author's original)

MDR DOI: https://doi.org/10.48505/nims.5876

公開URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solidstatesciences.2025.107936

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