Thermoelectric performance is enhanced due to strong anharmonicity and multi-valley band edges.
The study indicates promising thermoelectric performance in the in-plane direction for layered Bi6Ag2O6Se4.
Analysis uses theoretical modeling to explore the impact of hierarchical chemical bonding on performance metrics.
Implications suggest that enhancing bonding structures may lead to advancements in thermoelectric technologies.
Abstract
Strong anharmonicity and multi-valley band edges lead to promising thermoelectric performance in layered p-type Bi 6 Ag 2 O 6 Se 4 along the in-plane (IP) direction.