The continuous depletion of fossil fuels and the increasing demand for eco-friendly and
sustainable energy sources have prompted researchers to look for alternative energy …

This review addresses the importance of Zn for obtaining multifunctional materials with
interesting properties by following certain preparation strategies: choosing the appropriate …

In this work, several X-ray and nuclear analysis techniques were used to examine ZnO
materials co-doped with In and Ga, or IGZO materials. X-ray diffraction analysis, energy …

Band structure modification is found one of the state-of-the-art strategies to control electrical,
thermal transport properties, and optimize performance of thermoelectric (TE) materials …

Transparent-flexible thermoelectric thin films have immense potential as power supplies for
future small-sized consumer electronics, the internet of things, and wearable devices. Here …

With good chemical and thermal stabilities, ZnO is a promising thermoelectric material that
can be operated over a wide temperature range, particularly for high temperatures. For two …

This study presents gallium-doped zinc oxide (ZnO: Ga, GZO) thin films. GZO thin films with
both high transparency and low sheet resistance were prepared by RF sputtering and then …

Conductivity σ and thermal conductivity κ are directly related to carrier concentration while
Seebeck coefficient S is inversely proportional to carrier concentration. Therefore, improving …

The undoped and Cu-doped zinc oxide (UZO and CZO) thin films deposited on Si substrate
were treated in the UHV (Ultra-High Vacuum) system using Ar+ sputtering followed by a …

Transparent-flexible thermoelectric materials are attractive for future small-sized consumer
electronics, the internet of things, and wearable devices. The microstructural evolution and …