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The Ag-based superionic argyrodites with liquid-like ultralow lattice thermal conductivity have garnered widespread attention as promising thermoelectric materials. However, the inferior performance of n-type argyrodites does not match the p-type counterpart for device construction. Here, the two new cubic n-type Ag-based argyrodite compounds Ag4M0.5S2Te (M = Sn and Ge) are synthesized. They crystallize in the (Formula presented.) space group with excellent structural stability. The unique triangular [AgS2Te]5−, rod-like [AgSTe]3−, and complex cage-like [Te4Ag36]28+ clusters together with the vibrations of weakly bonded Ag+ ions result in large lattice anharmonicity and enhance the scatter of acoustic phonons. These structure characters lead to the ultralow lattice thermal conductivity (κlat) of 0.30–0.32 W m−1 K−1 near the amorphous limit 0.24 W m−1 K−1 at 525–823 K. Moreover, the power factor enhanced from 1.53 µW cm−1 K−2 for Ag4Sn0.5S2Te to 2.61 µW cm−1 K−2 by introducing Te deficiencies, resulting in a high ZT of 0.74 at 823 K for Ag4Sn0.5S2Te0.92, which is 95 % higher than that of the pristine sample. © 2025 Wiley-VCH GmbH.
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Advanced Functional Materials
ISSN: 1616-301X
Year: 2025
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