Combustion synthesis: A new approach for preparation of thermoelectric zinc antimonide compounds

Due to the interesting properties of Zn4Sb3 thermoelectric material, a reliable preparation method of this material is required. In this study, the formation of zinc antimonides by the combustion synthesis method is investigated and subjected to characterization using X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy as a function of temperature. The results show that combustion synthesis can be a new way for synthesizing these thermoelectric materials.

► Reliable preparation method of thermoelectric materials. ► Formation of zinc antimonide by the combustion synthesis method is investigated. ► XRD and Raman spectroscopy as a function of temperature. ► SHS: a new way for synthesizing thermoelectric materials.