Scientists discover unique thermoelectric properties in cesium tin iodide

Monday, July 31, 2017 - 14:02 in Physics & Chemistry

A newly discovered collective rattling effect in a type of crystalline semiconductor blocks most heat transfer while preserving high electrical conductivity - a rare pairing that scientists say could reduce heat buildup in electronic devices and turbine engines, among other possible applications.

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