We successfully synthesize a series of polycrystalline CeRu_xFe_(1-x)Ce_3(0≤x≤0.5)samples,which are characterized using powder x-ray diffraction,resistivity and specific heat measurements.The expansion of the lattice constants with increasing x demonstrates the successful doping of Ru into the CeFeGe_3 lattice.Upon doping,it is found that the temperature up to which Landau-Fermi liquid behavior is observed in the resistivity is reduced.Meanwhile,there is also a pronounced increase in the resistivity coefficient and residual resistivity,as well as a clear upturn in C/T at low temperatures,suggesting that Ru doping may tune the system towards a quantum critical point.
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