The unique electronic and catalytic properties emerging from low symmetry anisotropic (1D
and 2D) metal chalcogenides (MCs) have generated tremendous interest for use in next …

Thermal management and energy crisis have been two major problems in this 21st century.
The thermoelectric concept is seen as a perfect solution for the both issues provided its …

Obtaining thermoelectric materials with high figure of merit ZT is an exacting challenge
because it requires the independent control of electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity …

We report on the enhanced thermoelectric properties of selenium (Se) doped bismuth
telluride (Bi2Te3–x Se x) nanoplatelet (NP) composites synthesized by the polyol method …

Given increasing energy use as well as decreasing fossil fuel sources worldwide, it is no
surprise that interest in promoting energy efficiency through waste heat recovery is also …

Thermoelectric materials, enabling the directing conversion between heat and electricity, are
one of the promising candidates for overcoming environmental pollution and the upcoming …

Thermoelectric materials can realize significant energy savings by generating electricity from
untapped waste heat. However, the coupling of the thermoelectric parameters unfortunately …

We herein report on the large-scale synthesis of ultrathin Bi2Te3 nanoplates and
subsequent spark plasma sintering to fabricate n-type nanostructured bulk thermoelectric …

Surfactant-free nanoflakes of n-type Bi2 Te3 and Bi2 Se3 are synthesized in high yields.
Their suspensions are mixed to create nanocomposites with heterostructured nanograins. A …

Control of competing parameters such as thermoelectric (TE) power and electrical and
thermal conductivities is essential for the high performance of thermoelectric materials. Bulk …