Reversible Thermoelectric Nanomaterials

Reversible thermoelectric nanomaterials.

Irreversible effects in thermoelectric materials limit their efficiency and economy for applications in power generation and refrigeration. While electron transport is unavoidably irreversible in bulk materials, here we derive conditions under which reversible diffusive electron transport can be achieved in nanostructured thermoelectric materials. We provide a fundamental thermodynamic explanat...

ChlorineEnabled Electron Doping in SolutionSynthesized SnSe Thermoelectric Nanomaterials

DOI: 10.1002/aenm.201602328 precursors,[4] doping proves challenging for solution-synthesized MC nanostructures.[5] Recently, post-synthesis halide treatment of nanocrystals in solution has been developed which involves switching halogens for long chain surfactant molecules absorbed on the surface.[2,6] In fact, sorption of halogens can be realized as part of a one-pot synthesis using metal hal...

Adaptive Polymeric Nanomaterials Utilizing Reversible Covalent and Hydrogen Bonding

Chlorine-Enabled Electron Doping in Solution-Synthesised SnSe Thermoelectric Nanomaterials; Supporting Information

EaStCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9ST, UK School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK Sasol (UK) Ltd, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK School of Engineering, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF24 3AA, UK School of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK Environment and Sustainability Institute, University of Exeter, Pe...

Preparation of bismuth telluride based thermoelectric nanomaterials via low-energy ball milling and their property characterizations

Robinson, Christopher A., M.S.M.E., Purdue University, May 2015. Preparation of Bismuth Telluride Based Thermoelectric Nanomaterials Via Low-Energy Ball Milling and their Property Characterizations. Major Professor: Xiulin Ruan, School of Mechanical Engineering. Thermoelectric materials are able to convert energy between heat and electricity with no moving parts, making them very appealing for ...