Contact resistance optimization for development of thermoelectric modules based on bismuth telluride nanowires
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This paper presents a study of the contact resistance between metal M (M = Ni, Pt, and Au) an array n-type Bi2Te3−xSex thermoelectric nanowires deposited through electrodeposition process in alumina membrane. Contact resistances different metals have been tested characterized after optimization mechanical thinning polishing top part A low areal 87 µΩ cm2 obtained with Au as electrode is very encouraging for development modules based on their membranes.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: AIP Advances
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2158-3226']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0043940