This review article gives an overview of the recent research directions in eco‐friendly, non‐
toxic, and earth‐abundant thermoelectric materials. It covers materials such as sulfides …

Thermoelectric technology has the ability to realize direct conversion between heat and
electricity. Compared to the traditional refrigeration and energy generation technologies …

Pores in a solid can effectively reduce thermal conduction, but they are not favored in
thermoelectric materials due to simultaneous deterioration of electrical conductivity …

The ability of thermoelectric devices to convert waste heat into useful electrical power has
stimulated a remarkable growth in research into thermoelectric materials. There is, however …

The classification of the tetrahedrite group minerals in kee** with the current IMA-
accepted nomenclature rules is discussed. Tetrahedrite isotypes are cubic, with space group …

Tetrahedrites are natural earth-abundant minerals consisting of environmentally-friendly
elements of copper and sulphur. Recently, research has been focused on the natural and …

Understanding the relationship between the crystal structure, chemical bonding, and lattice
dynamics is crucial for the design of materials with low thermal conductivities, which are …

High-performance thermoelectric bulk sulfide with the colusite structure is achieved by
controlling the densification process and forming short-to-medium range structural defects. A …

Research focusing on the interplay between structural features and transport properties of
inorganic materials is of paramount importance for the identification, comprehension, and …

Derivatives of the natural mineral colusite with general formula Cu26A2E6S32 (A= V, Nb,
Ta, Cr, Mo, W; E= Ge, Sn, As, Sb) are an emerging class of excellent thermoelectric …