ZnSe Nanoparticles for Thermoelectrics: Impact of Cu-Doping

The present study investigates the impact of copper doping on thermoelectric properties zinc selenide (ZnSe) nanoparticles synthesized by hydrothermal method. Nanoparticle samples with varying concentrations were prepared and their performances evaluated measuring electrical transport properties, Seebeck coefficient, extracting power factor. results demonstrate that Cu-doped ZnSe are significantly enhanced doping, mainly as an effect improved conductivity, providing a promising avenue for energy applications these nanomaterials. To gain further insights into fundamental mechanisms underlying observed improvements in performance samples, morphological, structural, vibrational characterized using combination scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy.