Determination Project Final Results

• The developed numerical procedure, using software, for extracting values for the transport properties of potential thermoelectric materials shows promise but requires further development to maximise its usefulness.

• A suitable scale-up route for silicide thermoelectric material synthesis has been confirmed.

• The new proposed n-type material has a thermoelectric figure of merit (ZT) which is comparable to literature reported data.

• The proposed new p-type material is novel and worth further research as this addresses the issues of the lower performing HMS materials.