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A thermoelectric composition comprises a material represented by the general formula (AgaX1-a)1±x(SnbPb1-b)mM'1-yQ2+m wherein X is Na, K, or a combination of Na and K in any proportion; M' is a trivalent element selected from the group consisting of Sb, Bi, lanthanide elements, and combinations thereof; Q is a chalcogenide element selected from the group consisting of S, Te, Se, and combinations thereof; a and b are independently >0 and @1; x and y are independently >0 and <1; and 2@m@30. The compositions exhibit a figure of merit ZT of up to about 1.4 or higher, and are useful as p-type semiconductors in thermoelectric devices.
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