Ultralow Lattice Thermal Conductivity in SnTe by Manipulating the Electron–Phonon Coupling

SnTe has been regarded as an environment-friendly alternative of PbTe thermoelectrics, although its performance is limited by its high thermal conductivity, partly owing to its high carrier concent...

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