The strong interrelation between electrical and thermo parameters has been regarded as
one of the biggest bottlenecks to obtain high-performance thermoelectric materials …

The unique geometric and thermal properties of carbon nanoparticles (NPs)—including
nanotubes, graphene, and nanodiamonds—have led to their use as additives in many …

Interface, such as grain boundaries, phase boundaries in thermoelectric materials have a
tremendous impact on carrier/phonon transport. Accurate control of the interfaces in the …

The bismuth-telluride-based alloy is the only thermoelectric material commercialized for the
applications of refrigeration and energy harvesting, but its low cost-effectiveness severely …

Grain boundary plays an important role in determining the phonon/carrier transport
behaviors of thermoelectric (TE) materials, especially for the polycrystalline materials with …

Modulated doping has always been a conventional and effective way to optimize
thermoelectric (TE) materials. Unfavorably, the efficiency of conventional doping is always …

Bi 2 Te 3 is a successful and commercial thermoelectric material. However, Bi 2 Te 3 is
easily generates point defects, which limits its thermoelectric (TE) properties. This study …

Bi2Te3‐based alloys are the most mature and widely used thermoelectric materials since
their zT value has been significantly improved in past decades. However, the poor …

Interfaces, such as grain boundaries and phase boundaries in thermoelectric (TE) materials,
play a crucial role in the carrier/phonon transport. Accurate control of the features of …

Engineering materials to include nanoscale porosity or other nanoscale structures has
become a well-established strategy for enhancing the thermoelectric performance of …