Abstract
Thermoelectric effect in Janus monolayer InSSe is investigated by non-equilibrium Green's function and density functional theory. Janus monolayer InSSe is an indirect gap semiconductor with a bandgap of 1.24 eV. The value of the thermoelectric figure of merit is up to 4.39 at the temperature of 500 K and 1.38 at room temperature. We found a remarkably low and anisotropic phononic thermal conductance about 0.05987 WK–1m–1, which is originated from the soft lattice vibration modes. This low thermal conductance is responsible for the high value of the figure of merit. All the results indicate that Janus monolayer InSSe is a more suitable low dimensional thermoelectric material.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
