N型Mg3Sb2基热电材料稳定性研究进展

Recent progress in the stability of N-type Mg3Sb2-based thermoelectric materials

  • 摘要: N型Mg3Sb2基热电材料凭借优异的热电性能与低廉的原料成本,在温差发电和热电制冷领域展现出广阔的应用前景。然而,该材料在实际服役中面临严峻的稳定性挑战:高温下易发生Mg元素挥发与扩散,潮湿环境中易出现Mg的选择性腐蚀;此外,器件封装连接引发的元素互扩散、界面反应层生长及热应力累积,会导致热电输出性能持续衰减,甚至造成器件开裂与整体失效。因此,稳定性问题已成为制约N型Mg3Sb2基材料实用化的关键瓶颈。本文聚焦于N型Mg3Sb2基热电材料的稳定性,首先系统梳理其晶体结构、电输运特性及Mg缺陷热力学等基础理论,进而综述高温热稳定性、环境稳定性及器件界面可靠性的研究进展;深入剖析影响材料热/环境稳定性与热电臂界面性能的关键调控机制,总结提升稳定性的优化方法及界面调控策略,并整理近年来的典型改性案例。最后,分析当前32研究面临的挑战,并展望未来的重点发展方向。

     

    Abstract: N-type Mg3Sb2-based thermoelectric materials combine competitive thermoelectric performance with low raw material costs, demonstrating considerable potential for power generation and cooling applications. However, their practical implementation is constrained by several stability challenges. At elevated temperatures, Mg readily volatilizes and diffuses, while humid environments induce selective corrosion of Mg. During device assembly and joining, elemental interdiffusion, interfacial reaction layer growth, and accumulated thermal stress progressively degrade thermoelectric output, potentially leading to cracking and device failure. Consequently, stability has emerged as a major obstacle to the practical deployment of N-type Mg3Sb2-based thermoelectrics. This review first outlines the crystal structure, electrical transport characteristics, and Mg-defect thermodynamics of these materials. It then summarizes recent advances in high-temperature thermal stability, environmental stability, and device interface reliability. The mechanisms governing thermal and environmental degradation, as well as thermoelectric leg interface performance, are discussed alongside strategies for enhancing material stability and optimizing contact interfaces. Representative studies on stability enhancement are also reviewed. Finally, remaining challenges are identified, and future research priorities for developing stable and reliable N-type Mg3Sb2-based thermoelectric materials and devices are proposed.

     

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