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Effect of graphene doping on the charge carrier and thermoelectric properties of RCF-Bi2S3 composites

  • Priyanka R. Jagadish
  • , Mohammad Khalid
  • , Lau Phei Li
  • , Nowshad Amin
  • , Rashmi Walvekar
  • , Andy Chan

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Abstract

Doping is a recognized way to modulate charge carrier properties for thermoelectric performance enhancement. Bismuth sulphide (Bi2S3) is a promising environmentally friendly alternative to toxic telluride based thermoelectric alloys, however its thermoelectric performance is limited by its poor electrical resistivity. In this paper, we report the effect of doping recycled carbon fibre (RCF)-Bi2S3 composite with graphene flakes and its corresponding effect on the charge carrier and thermoelectric properties. It is observed that the addition of graphene enhanced the power factor from 0.094 µWK−2m−1 for RCF-Bi2S3 to 1.52 µWK−2m−1 for 0.10 wt. %graphene doped RCF-Bi2S3. Doping Bi2S3 with graphene induced an energy filtering mechanism that allowed simultaneous modulation of decrease in electrical resistivity and an increase in Seebeck coefficient by 90 and 21% respectively.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIP Conference Proceedings
Subtitle of host publicationproceedings of the international engineering research conference - 12th EURECA 2019
PublisherAIP Publishing LLC
Volume2137
Edition1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Jul 2019
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the International Engineering Research conference - 12th EURECA 2019
- Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Duration: 3 Jul 20194 Jul 2019

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the International Engineering Research conference - 12th EURECA 2019
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CitySelangor Darul Ehsan
Period3/07/194/07/19

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