Dylan Noel Serrao
Mechanical engineering
Hometown: Doha, Qatar, Qatar
Graduation date: Spring 2026
Additional details: First-generation college student
FURI | Fall 2024
Advancing Solar Energy Technology by Predicting Figure of Merit
The goal of this study is to predict the Figure of Merit (ZT) values of different CoSb3 skutterudites based on parameters such as weight ratio and electronegativity. ZT values represent the efficiency of converting thermal energy to electrical energy. This study involves collecting ZT values from previous research articles, calculating weight ratios, and using computational simulations to predict ZT values for various CoSb3 molecules. Ultimately, this research aims to improve the performance of solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) by discovering the best combinations of CoSb3 materials.
Mentor: Houlong Zhuang
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