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Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
Author(s) -
Jin Huile,
Li Jun,
Iocozzia James,
Zeng Xin,
Wei PaiChun,
Yang Chao,
Li Nan,
Liu Zhaoping,
He Jr Hau,
Zhu Tiejun,
Wang Jichang,
Lin Zhiqun,
Wang Shun
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/anie.201901106
Subject(s) - thermoelectric effect , thermoelectric materials , materials science , seebeck coefficient , thermal conductivity , doping , electrical resistivity and conductivity , nanotechnology , engineering physics , optoelectronics , composite material , electrical engineering , engineering , physics , thermodynamics
Hybrid organic–inorganic materials have been considered as a new candidate in the field of thermoelectric materials since the last decade owing to their great potential to enhance the thermoelectric performance by utilizing the low thermal conductivity of organic materials and the high Seebeck coefficient, and high electrical conductivity of inorganic materials. Herein, we provide an overview of interfacial engineering in the synthesis of various organic–inorganic thermoelectric hybrid materials, along with the dimensional design for tuning their thermoelectric properties. Interfacial effects are examined in terms of nanostructures, physical properties, and chemical doping between the inorganic and organic components. Several key factors which dictate the thermoelectric efficiency and performance of various electronic devices are also discussed, such as the thermal conductivity, electric transportation, electronic band structures, and band convergence of the hybrid materials.