@inproceedings{df1f59242baf405f94e23da112fd1d2b,
title = "Synthesis and thermoelectric properties of the new skutterudites YbxFe2Ni2Sb12 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.4)",
abstract = "The family of materials YbxFe2Ni2Sb12 (0 = x = 0.4) has been prepared by solid-state synthesis from the pure elements and characterized by powder X-ray diffraction. These materials crystallize in the skutterudite structure, with the framework voids partially filled with Yb atoms. Electrical resistivity, Seebeck coefficient and thermal conductivity measurements have been performed on hot-pressed samples, and indicate that the thermoelectric performance is significantly improved by increasing the Yb content. The decomposition of the compounds under oxidizing atmosphere at elevated temperatures has also been studied by thermogravimetric analysis. The physical properties and thermal stability of the new compounds are further discussed in comparison with those of the reported isostructural and isoelectronic YbxCo4Sb12 (0 = x = 0.19).",
author = "Andreas Kaltzoglou and Paz Vaqueiro and Powell, {Anthony Vivian}",
year = "2012",
doi = "10.1063/1.4731544",
language = "English",
isbn = "978-0-7354-1048-0",
volume = "1449",
series = "AIP Conference Proceedings",
pages = "251--254",
editor = "Paraskevopoulos, {K M} and E Hatzikraniotis",
booktitle = "9th European Conference on Thermoelectrics",
note = "9th European Conference on Thermoelectrics, ECT2011 ; Conference date: 28-09-2011 Through 30-09-2011",
}