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We present a systematic study of the low-energy structures of zinc borohydride, a crystalline material proposed for the hydrogen storage purpose. In addition to the previously proposed structures, many new low-energy structures of zinc…
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The most favorable structure of the synthesized TiCoSb half-Heusler alloy is explored theoretically and experimentally, and the best structure for thermoelectric conversion is reported. Rietveld refinement of the X-ray diffraction data…
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