X-ray analysis reveals lattice distortions are behind silver gallium telluride’s thermoelectric properties, a finding that could advance green technologies.
In a world of materials that normally expand upon heating, one that shrinks along one 3D axis while expanding along another stands out. That's especially true when the unusual shrinkage is linked to a property important for thermoelectric devices, which convert heat to electricity or electricity to heat.
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