Thermoelectric(TE)materials,being capable of converting waste heat into electricity,are pivotal for sustainable energy solutions.Among emerging TE materials,organic TE materials,particularly conjugated polymers,are ga...Thermoelectric(TE)materials,being capable of converting waste heat into electricity,are pivotal for sustainable energy solutions.Among emerging TE materials,organic TE materials,particularly conjugated polymers,are gaining prominence due to their unique combination of mechanical flexibility,environmental compatibility,and solution-processable fabrication.A notable candidate in this field is poly(2,5-bis(3-alkylthiophen-2-yl)thieno[3,2-b]thiophene)(PBTTT),a liquid-crystalline conjugated polymer,with high charge carrier mobility and adaptability to melt-processing techniques.Recent advancements have propelled PBTTT’s figure of merit from below 0.1 to a remarkable 1.28 at 368 K,showcasing its potential for practical applications.This review systematically examines strategies to enhance PBTTT’s TE performance through doping(solution,vapor,and anion exchange doping),composite engineering,and aggregation state controlling.Recent key breakthroughs include ion exchange doping for stable charge modulation,multi-heterojunction architectures reducing thermal conductivity,and proton-coupled electron transfer doping for precise Fermi-level tuning.Despite great progress,challenges still persist in enhancing TE conversion efficiency,balancing or decoupling electrical conductivity,Seebeck coefficient and thermal conductivity,and leveraging melt-processing scalability of PBTTT.By bridging fundamental insights with applied research,this work provides a roadmap for advancing PBTTT-based TE materials toward efficient energy harvesting and wearable electronics.展开更多
Cement stands as a dominant contributor to global energy consumption and carbon emissions in the construction industry.With the upgrading of infrastructure and the improvement of building standards,traditional cement ...Cement stands as a dominant contributor to global energy consumption and carbon emissions in the construction industry.With the upgrading of infrastructure and the improvement of building standards,traditional cement fails to reconcile ecological responsibility with advanced functional performance.By incorporating tailored fillers into cement matrices,the resulting composites achieve enhanced thermoelectric(TE)conversion capabilities.These materials can harness solar radiation from building envelopes and recover waste heat from indoor thermal gradients,facilitating bidirectional energy conversion.This review offers a comprehensive and timely overview of cementbased thermoelectric materials(CTEMs),integrating material design,device fabrication,and diverse applications into a holistic perspective.It summarizes recent advancements in TE performance enhancement,encompassing fillers optimization and matrices innovation.Additionally,the review consolidates fabrication strategies and performance evaluations of cement-based thermoelectric devices(CTEDs),providing detailed discussions on their roles in monitoring and protection,energy harvesting,and smart building.We also address sustainability,durability,and lifecycle considerations of CTEMs,which are essential for real-world deployment.Finally,we outline future research directions in materials design,device engineering,and scalable manufacturing to foster the practical application of CTEMs in sustainable and intelligent infrastructure.展开更多
The accurate characterization of thermoelectric properties at low temperatures is crucial for the development of high-performance thermoelectric cooling devices. While measurement errors of thermoelectric properties a...The accurate characterization of thermoelectric properties at low temperatures is crucial for the development of high-performance thermoelectric cooling devices. While measurement errors of thermoelectric properties at temperatures above room temperature have been extensively discussed, there is a lack of standard measurement protocols and error analyses for low-temperature transport properties. In this study, we present a measurement system capable of characterizing all three key thermoelectric parameters, i.e., Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity, for a single sample across a temperature range of 10 K to 300 K. We investigated six representative commercial Bi_(2)Te_(3)-based samples(three N-type and three P-type). Using an error propagation model, we systematically analyzed the measurement uncertainties of the three intrinsic parameters and the resulting thermoelectric figure of merit. Our findings reveal that measurement uncertainties for both N-type and P-type Bi_(2)Te_(3)-based materials can be effectively maintained below 5% in the temperature range of 40 K to 300 K. However, the uncertainties increase to over 10% at lower temperatures, primarily due to the relatively smaller values of electrical resistivity and Seebeck coefficients in this regime. This work establishes foundational data for Bi_(2)Te_(3)-based thermoelectric materials and provides a framework for broader investigations of advanced low-temperature thermoelectrics.展开更多
In the context of diminishing energy resources and worsening greenhouse effect,thermoelectric materials have great potential for sustainable development due to their green and environmentally friendly characteristics....In the context of diminishing energy resources and worsening greenhouse effect,thermoelectric materials have great potential for sustainable development due to their green and environmentally friendly characteristics.Among inorganic thermoelectric materials,copper sulfide compounds have greater potential than others due to their abundant element reserves on Earth,lower usage costs,non-toxicity,and good biocompatibility.Compared to organic thermoelectric materials,the"phonon liquid-electron crystal"(PLEC)feature of copper sulfide compounds makes them have stronger thermoelectric performance.This review summarizes the latest research progress in the synthesis methods and thermoelectric modification strategies of copper sulfide compounds.It first explains the importance of the solid-phase method in the manufacture of thermoelectric devices,and then focuses on the great potential of nanoscale synthesis technology based on liquid-phase method in the preparation of thermoelectric materials.Finally,it systematically discusses several strategies for regulating the thermoelectric performance of copper sulfide compounds,including adjusting the chemical proportion of Cu_(2-x)S and introducing element doping to regulate the crystal structure,phase composition,chemical composition,band structure,and nanoscale microstructure of copper sulfide compounds,and directly affecting ZT value by adjusting conductivity and thermal conductivity.In addition,it discusses composite engineering based on copper sulfide compounds,including inorganic,organic,and metal compounds,and discusses tri-component compounds derived from sulfide copper.Finally,it discusses the main challenges and prospects of the development of copper sulfide-based thermoelectric materials,hoping that this review will promote the development of copper sulfide-based thermoelectric materials.展开更多
We are delighted to introduce this Special Issue of Acta Metallurgica Sinica(English Letters)dedicated to"Thermoelectric Materials and Devices."Thermoelectric materials and devices have emerged as a promisin...We are delighted to introduce this Special Issue of Acta Metallurgica Sinica(English Letters)dedicated to"Thermoelectric Materials and Devices."Thermoelectric materials and devices have emerged as a promising technology for sustainable energy solutions,enabling efficient conversion between heat and electricity.This special collection highlights the latest advancements in the field,showcasing cutting-edge research and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers worldwide.展开更多
In two-dimensional bilayer systems,twist-angle-dependent electronic and thermoelectric properties have garnered significant scientific interest in recent years.In this work,based on a combination of density functional...In two-dimensional bilayer systems,twist-angle-dependent electronic and thermoelectric properties have garnered significant scientific interest in recent years.In this work,based on a combination of density functional theory and nonequilibrium Green’s function method,we explore the electronic and thermoelectric properties in blue-phosphorene nanoribbon-based heterojunction(BPNRHJ)with and without blue-phosphorene nanoribbon(BPNR)stack.Our calculations find that the electronic conductance and power factor can be strongly enhanced by the BPNR stack,and their enhancements can be further observed with the twist between the layers.The main reason for this is the electronic hybridization between the layers can provide new transport channels,and the twist can modulate the strength of interlayer electronic hybridization,resulting in extremely violent fluctuations in electron transmission and hence an enhanced power factor.While the phonon thermal conductance exhibits very low dependence on the layer stack and twist.Combining these factors,our results reveal that the thermoelectric performance can be greatly modulated and enhanced in twist bilayer BPNRHJ:the figure of merit will be over 2.5 in 4-4-ZBPNR@ZGNR-AA-8.8∘at 500 K.展开更多
Due to the weak interlayer interactions,the binary Ⅲ-Ⅵ chalcogenides Ga Se can exist in several distinct polymorphs.Among them,the so-called β-and ε-phases simultaneously exhibit favorable total energies and moder...Due to the weak interlayer interactions,the binary Ⅲ-Ⅵ chalcogenides Ga Se can exist in several distinct polymorphs.Among them,the so-called β-and ε-phases simultaneously exhibit favorable total energies and moderate band gaps,which offer a good platform to explore their thermoelectric properties.Here,we demonstrate by first-principles calculations that the two systems have very similar band structures and phonon dispersions,despite different stacking sequences between adjacent layers.Interestingly,the lattice thermal conductivity of ε-GaSe is obviously lower than that of β-GaSe,which is inherently tied to stronger lattice anharmonicity caused by bonding heterogeneity.Besides,both systems exhibit higher p-type power factors due to doubly degenerate bands with weaker dispersions around the valence band maximum.As a consequence,a significantly enhanced p-type figure-of-merit of 2.1 can be realized at 700 K along the out-of-plane direction of theε-phase.展开更多
Boundary engineering has proven effective in enhancing the thermoelectric performance of materials.SnSe,known for its low thermal conductivity,has garnered significant interest;however,its application is hindered by p...Boundary engineering has proven effective in enhancing the thermoelectric performance of materials.SnSe,known for its low thermal conductivity,has garnered significant interest;however,its application is hindered by poor electrical conductivity.Herein,the Ag_(8)GeSe_(6) is introduced into the p-type polycrystalline SnSe matrix to optimize the thermoelectric performance,and the in-situ Ag_(2)Se precipitates are formed in grain boundaries,which play dual roles,acting as an electron attraction center for improving hole concentration and a phonon scattering center for reducing lattice thermal conductivity.It effectively decouples the thermal and electrical transport properties to optimize the thermoelectric performance.Importantly,the amount of Ag_(2)Se can be controlled by adjusting the amount of Ag_(8)GeSe_(6) added to the SnSe matrix.The introduction of Ag_(8)GeSe_(6) enhances electrical conductivity due to the increased hole carrier caused by the introduced Ag+and the formed electron attraction center(in-situ Ag_(2)Se precipitates).Based on the DFT calculations,the band gap of the Ag_(8)GeSe_(6)-doped samples is considerably decreased,facilitating carrier transport.As a result,the electrical transport properties increase to 808μW m^(−1) K^(−2) at 823 K for SnSe+0.5 wt%Ag_(8)GeSe_(6).In addition,in-situ Ag_(2)Se precipitates in grain boundaries strongly enhance phonon scattering,causing a decrease in lattice thermal conductivity.Furthermore,the presence of defects contributes to a reduction in lattice thermal conductivity.Specifically,the thermal conductivity of SnSe+1.0 wt%Ag_(8)GeSe_(6) decreases to 0.29 W m^(−1) K^(−1) at 823 K.Consequently,SnSe+0.5 wt%Ag_(8)GeSe_(6) obtains a high ZT value of 1.7 at 823 K and maintains a high average ZT value of 0.57 over the temperature range of 323−773 K.Additionally,the mechanical properties of Ag_(8)GeSe_(6)-doped also show an improvement.These advancements can be applied to energy supply applications during deep space exploration.展开更多
Thermoelectric(TE)materials,with the ability to convert heat into electrical energy,can generate micro-electrical fields at electronic interfaces with biological systems,making them applicable in electric-catalyzing a...Thermoelectric(TE)materials,with the ability to convert heat into electrical energy,can generate micro-electrical fields at electronic interfaces with biological systems,making them applicable in electric-catalyzing as nanozymes,and modulate the infected microenvironment of skin wounds.Thereby,by harnessing temperature differences in vitro or in vivo,TE nanomaterials can provide antimicrobial reactive oxygen species(ROS)by catalyzing redox reactions,thereby accelerating wound healing by suppressing infection.However,despite their promising potential,there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding of the antimicrobial mechanisms,biocompatibility,and practical applications of TE nanomaterials in wound healing,as this is a newly-emerged sub-area of energy-related biomedical applications.This review aims to address this gap by highlighting the emerging progress of TE materials in wound healing,clarifying their mechanism and advances,emphasizing their potential challenges for commercialization and clinical use,and proposing novel design strategies of TE nanomaterials for effective antibacterial performance.展开更多
Thermoelectric technology that utilizes thermodynamic effects to convert thermal energy into electrical energy has greatly expanded wearable health monitoring,personalized detecting,and communicating applications.Enco...Thermoelectric technology that utilizes thermodynamic effects to convert thermal energy into electrical energy has greatly expanded wearable health monitoring,personalized detecting,and communicating applications.Encouragingly,thermoelectric technology assisted by artificial intelligence exerts great development potential in wearable electronic devices that rely on the self-sustainable operation of human body heat.Ionic thermoelectric(i-TE)devices that possess high Seebeck coefficients and a constant and stable electrical output are expected to achieve an effective conversation of thermal energy harvesting.Herein,we developed an i-TE paster for thermal chargeable energy storage,temperature-triggered material recognition,contact/non-contact temperature detection,and photo thermoelectric conversion applications.An all-solid-state organic ionic gel electrolyte(PVDF-HFP-PEO gel)with onion epidermal cells-like structure was sandwiched between two electrodes,which take full advantage of a synergy between the Soret effect and the polymer thermal expansion effect,thus achieving the enhanced ZT value up to 900%compared with the PEO-free electrolyte.The i-TE device delivers a Seebeck coefficient of 28 mV K^(−1),a maximum energy conversion efficiency of 1.3%in performance,and ultra-thin and skin-attachable properties in wearability,which demonstrate the great potential and application prospect of the i-TE paster in self-sustainable wearable electronics.展开更多
Mg_(3)Bi_(2)-based flms are promising near-room-temperature thermoelectric materials for the development of fexible thermoelectric devices.However,the high hole concentration caused by the abundance of intrinsic Mg va...Mg_(3)Bi_(2)-based flms are promising near-room-temperature thermoelectric materials for the development of fexible thermoelectric devices.However,the high hole concentration caused by the abundance of intrinsic Mg vacancies easily leads to deterioration of electrical properties,especially for p-type Mg_(3)Bi_(2) flm.And the optimization of thermal conductivity of the Mg_(3)Bi_(2)-based flms is barely investigated.In this work,we demonstrate the improved thermoelectric performances of p-type Mg_(3)Bi_(2) through Ag doping by magnetron sputtering.This doping successfully reduces the hole concentration and broadens the band gap of Mg_(3)Bi_(2),thus resulting in a peak power factor of 442μW m^(−1) K^(−2) at 525 K.At the same time,Ag doping-induced fuctuations in mass and microscopic strain efectively enhanced the phonon scattering to reduce the lattice thermal conductivity.Consequently,a maximum thermoelectric fgure of merit of 0.22 is achieved at 525 K.Its near-roomtemperature thermoelectric performances demonstrate superior performance compared to many Mg_(3)Bi_(2)-based flms.To further evaluate its potential for thermoelectric power generation,we fabricated a thermoelectric device using Ag-doped Mg_(3)Bi_(2) flms,which achieved a power density of 864μW cm^(⁻2) at 35 K temperature diference.This study presents an efective strategy for the advancement of Mg_(3)Bi_(2)-based flms for application in micro-thermoelectric devices.展开更多
Pyroelectric sensors based on pyroelectric effect have a wide range of applications.However,the use of lead-containing materials limits their development.In this paper,Na_(0.5)Bi_(0.5)TiO_(3)-Na_(0.5)Bi_(4.5)TiO_(15)-...Pyroelectric sensors based on pyroelectric effect have a wide range of applications.However,the use of lead-containing materials limits their development.In this paper,Na_(0.5)Bi_(0.5)TiO_(3)-Na_(0.5)Bi_(4.5)TiO_(15)-Mn lead-free pyroelectric ceramics are used as sensitive materials to prepare pyroelectric sensors.Na_(0.5)Bi_(0.5)TiO_(3)-Na_(0.5)Bi_(4.5)TiO_(15)-Mn ceramics can achieve 7.58×10^(-4)C·m^(-2)·K^(-1)high-roomtemperature pyroelectric coefficient and depolarization temperature of 151℃.Due to the low dielectric constant and loss caused by Mn doping,the high detection rate value of 24.382μPa^(-1/2)is obtained.The voltage response rate and specific detection rate of the sensor prepared on this basis can attain the JC-T 2397-2017(ε_(r)>200,tanδ<5%,T_(c)>200,p>3.50×10^(-4)C·m^(-2)·K^(-1))application standard of pyroelectric infrared detectors.Thermoelectric cooler is proposed to adjust the temperature of the sensor,and its voltage response to human radiation is measured.Harnessing the superior pyroelectric attributes of advanced materials and connectable devices,the nascentthermoelectric-pyroelectric detection method is poised to be a subject of intensive investigation and development.展开更多
Enhancing the firefighting protective clothing with exceptional thermal barrier and temperature sensing functions to ensure high fire safety for firefighters has long been anticipated,but it remains a major challenge....Enhancing the firefighting protective clothing with exceptional thermal barrier and temperature sensing functions to ensure high fire safety for firefighters has long been anticipated,but it remains a major challenge.Herein,inspired by the human muscle,an anisotropic fire safety aerogel(ACMCA)with precise self-actuated temperature monitoring performance is developed by combining aramid nanofibers with eicosane/MXene to form an anisotropically oriented conductive network.By combining the two synergies of the negative temperaturedependent thermal conductive eicosane,which induces a high-temperature differential,and directionally ordered MXene that establishes a conductive network along the directional freezing direction.The resultant ACMCA exhibited remarkable thermoelectric properties,with S values reaching 46.78μV K^(−1)andκvalues as low as 0.048 W m^(−1)K^(−1)at room temperature.Moreover,the prepared anisotropic aerogel ACMCA exhibited electrical responsiveness to temperature variations,facilitating its application in intelligent temperature monitoring systems.The designed anisotropic aerogel ACMCA could be incorporated into the firefighting clothing as a thermal barrier layer,demonstrating a wide temperature sensing range(50-400℃)and a rapid response time for early high-temperature alerts(~1.43 s).This work provides novel insights into the design and application of temperature-sensitive anisotropic aramid nanofibers aerogel in firefighting clothing.展开更多
Thermoelectric water spitting to hydrogen systems has great potential in the production of environment-friendly fuel using renewable solar energy in the future.In this work,we prepared porous nanosheet Mo doping Ni_(5...Thermoelectric water spitting to hydrogen systems has great potential in the production of environment-friendly fuel using renewable solar energy in the future.In this work,we prepared porous nanosheet Mo doping Ni_(5)P_(4)catalysts on nickel foam with efficient hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)performance in alkaline media.Density Functional Theory(DFT)calculations and experimental studies have shown that Mo doping deadeneds the interaction between H and O atomic orbitals of transition state water molecules,effectively weakening the activation energy of H_(2)O dissociation.Therefore,Mo doping is favorable for enhancing HER activity with overpotential at 10 mA cm^(-2)of 93 mV and Tafel slope of 40.1 mV dec^(-1)in 1 M KOH.Besides,it exhibits high alkaline OER activity with an ultra-low overpotential of 200 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2).Moreover,this catalyst only needs 1.537 V in a dual-electrode configuration of the electrolytic cell,which is much lower than the commercial Pt/C-RuO_(2)couple(1.614 V).In addition,we have developed and constructed a solar thermoelectric generator(TEG)that is capable of floating on water.This TEG has a continuous power output and an exceptionally long lifespan,providing a stable power supply to the synthesized catalyst electrolyzer.It can produce a maximum power output of over 90 mW,meeting the requirement of converting solar radiation heat into usable electricity.As a result,the system achieves productivity of 0.11 mL min^(-1)H_(2).This solar thermal energy conversion technology shows the possibility of large-scale industrial production of H_(2)and provides a new idea for exploring heat source utilization.展开更多
Wearable thermoelectric devices hold significant promise in the realm of self-powered wearable electron-ics,offering applications in energy harvesting,movement tracking,and health monitoring.Nevertheless,developing th...Wearable thermoelectric devices hold significant promise in the realm of self-powered wearable electron-ics,offering applications in energy harvesting,movement tracking,and health monitoring.Nevertheless,developing thermoelectric devices with exceptional flexibility,enduring thermoelectric stability,multi-functional sensing,and comfortable wear remains a challenge.In this work,a stretchable MXene-based thermoelectric fabric is designed to accurately discern temperature and strain stimuli.This is achieved by constructing an adhesive polydopamine(PDA)layer on the nylon fabric surface,which facilitates the subsequent MXene attachment through hydrogen bonding.This fusion results in MXene-based thermo-electric fabric that excels in both temperature sensing and strain sensing.The resultant MXene-based thermoelectric fabric exhibits outstanding temperature detection capability and cyclic stability,while also delivering excellent sensitivity,rapid responsiveness(60 ms),and remarkable durability in strain sens-ing(3200 cycles).Moreover,when affixed to a mask,this MXene-based thermoelectric fabric utilizes the temperature difference between the body and the environment to harness body heat,converting it into electrical energy and accurately discerning the body’s respiratory rate.In addition,the MXene-based ther-moelectric fabric can monitor the state of the body’s joint through its own deformation.Furthermore,it possesses the capability to convert solar energy into heat.These findings indicate that MXene-based ther-moelectric fabric holds great promise for applications in power generation,motion tracking,and health monitoring.展开更多
Full-Heusler Fe_(2)VAl alloy has received significant attention for thermoelectric(TE)applications due to its high mechanical strength,favorable electrical transport behavior,and earth-abundant constituent elements.Ho...Full-Heusler Fe_(2)VAl alloy has received significant attention for thermoelectric(TE)applications due to its high mechanical strength,favorable electrical transport behavior,and earth-abundant constituent elements.However,its intrinsically high lattice thermal conductivity hinders the enhancement of the figure of merit(zT).In this study,a series of bulk materials with the nominal composition of Fe_(2)V_(1+x)Al_(1-x)(x=0-0.21)were prepared by the arc-melting method.Effects of substituting Al site with V on the phase composition,microstructure,band structure,and TE transport properties were systematically investigated.All materials exhibit a single phase with a partially disordered B2 structure.V-doping shifts the Fermi level into the conduction band,significantly enhancing the carrier concentration,and resulting in a high power factor of 4.5 mW·K^(-2)·m^(-1).Additionally,the lattice thermal conductivity is substantially reduced due to enhanced phonon scattering induced by the mass and stress fluctuations.Ultimately,a maximum zT of 0.14 is achieved for the material with x=0.15,which is nearly 280 times larger than that of undoped Fe_(2)VAl.This work demonstrates that substituting Al site with V can effectively improve the TE performance of Fe_(2)VAl alloy.展开更多
Thermoelectric air conditioning systems based on the Peltier effect had two modes:heating and cooling.In this work,the proposed design provides continuous improvement in COP from the first minute of operation.In cooli...Thermoelectric air conditioning systems based on the Peltier effect had two modes:heating and cooling.In this work,the proposed design provides continuous improvement in COP from the first minute of operation.In cooling mode,the coefficient of performance(COP)was 1.176 due to the techniques used in this device,and it increased to 1.24 in the last minute of operation.Concerning the steady-state scenario,from the first minute,the Qc was larger than the W for the entire duration of the operation.The output temperature reaches 18.97℃ ,and the temperature on the cold side reaches 4.96℃ in the fifteen minutes of operation.The cooling mood was checked in Iraq/Baghdad in October with a temperature of 31℃ .Furthermore,the heating mode was checked in December with a temperature of 22℃ .Due to the size of the component on the cold side being small compared with the size of the component on the heat side,it reached a steady state in 13 min.This means the COP in heating mode reached 1.01 in 14 min.Furthermore,due to the presence of a thermal insulator made inside the device to separate the cold side and the hot side,the difference in temperature causes a noticeable little ascent.This is why the COP increased because it kept the degree differences low.Performance enhancements were achieved by optimizing the behavior of thermoelectric materials.The device contains 3 Peltier elements,a water-cooled system with one Peltier,a heat sink,and a fan.The design of the dehumidification system addresses the humidity issue commonly associated with thermoelectric air conditioners.In this context,the results indicate that the humidity rates had decreased and the cooling rate had increased with these innovative techniques,and thus,excellent performance can be achieved even if the Seebeck coefficient is not at its highest based on the condition of providing the Peltier elements’reliability and optimal thermal performance for various applications requiring both cooling and heating functions.The insulation plays a critical role in maintaining the efficiency of the system,reducing energy consumption,and ensuring long-term functionality.The proposed system is valuable for devices or environments that demand precise and dual thermal control with minimal energy wastage.展开更多
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 restricts its large-scale ap-pli...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 restricts its large-scale ap-plication.The introduction of a porous structure in bulk thermoelectric materials has been theoretically proven to effectively reduce thermal conductivity and cost.However,the electrical properties of highly porous materials are considerably suppressed due to the strong carrier scattering at the interface be-tween the matrix and pores,ultimately leading to decreased figure of merit,ZT.Here,we use an atomic layer deposition strategy to introduce some hollow glass bubbles with nano-oxide layers into commercial Bi_(0.5)Sb_(1.5)Te_(3)for preparing high-performance porous thermoelectric materials.Experimental results indi-cate that the nano-oxide layers weaken carrier scattering at the interface between pores and matrix while maintaining high-strength phonon scattering,thereby optimizing carrier/phonon transport behaviors,and effectively increasing the ZT by 23.2%(from 0.99 to 1.22 at 350 K).Besides,our strategy has excellent universality confirmed by its effectiveness in improving the ZT of Bi_(2)Te_(2.7)Se_(0.3),therefore demonstrating great potential for developing low-cost and high-performance thermoelectric materials.展开更多
Famatinite(Cu_(3)SbS_(4),p-type)and chalcopyrite(CuFeS_(2),n-type)are well-recognized sustainable minerals with good intermediate-temperature thermoelectric performance.In this article,we utilize the inherent thermoel...Famatinite(Cu_(3)SbS_(4),p-type)and chalcopyrite(CuFeS_(2),n-type)are well-recognized sustainable minerals with good intermediate-temperature thermoelectric performance.In this article,we utilize the inherent thermoelectric properties of these compounds to demonstrate real-time operational performance as a coupled thermoelectric generator(TEG)for waste heat recovery applications.First,we synthesized the polycrystalline and nano-grained famatinite and chalcopyrite materials with high purity through a sustainable synthesis process of mechanical alloying followed by hot pressing.A maximum output power of~5 mW by the developed TEG was demonstrated while harvesting from a waste heat source of 723 K.Furthermore,the TEG performance via computational simulations for varied thermal gradients was validated.Our results highlight the sustainable development of thermoelectric power generator from earth-abundant minerals having strong stability and capacity to convert waste heat to electricity,which opens a new direction for fabricating a low-cost TEG for intermediate-temperature applications.展开更多
SnSe is a promising thermoelectric(TE) compound that has attracted increasing attention in recent years,highlighting its advantages in wide temperature range applications.Nanocomposite material engineering provides a ...SnSe is a promising thermoelectric(TE) compound that has attracted increasing attention in recent years,highlighting its advantages in wide temperature range applications.Nanocomposite material engineering provides a straightforward and practical approach to enhance the TE transport performance and mechanical strength of materials.In this study,SiC nanoparticles with varying mass percentages were incorporated into cubic SnSe-based TE materials using the wet ball milling method via mechanical activation(MA).During the rapid hotpressing sintering(HPS) process,the SiC nanoparticles dispersed at the matrix interface and effectively hindered grains growth owing to the pinning effect.The refined grains and multiple interfaces improved the hole carrier concentration(n) and enhanced the phonon scattering,which collectively optimized the electrical and thermal transport properties of cubic SnSe-based nanocomposites,thereby significantly improving the TE dimensionless figure of merit(ZT).Eventually,the sample with 1.25 wt%SiC achieved the highest ZT of ~1.14 at 750 K,which was twice that of the uncomposite sample.In terms of mechanical properties,the addition of SiC nanoparticles can effectively enhance the Vickers hardness(H_(v)) of the material,further demonstrating that this work offers an effective strategy for improving the performance of cubic SnSe-based TE materials.展开更多
基金financial support by Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2025A1515012415)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52242305)the Stable Support Project of Shenzhen(Project No.20231122125728001).
文摘Thermoelectric(TE)materials,being capable of converting waste heat into electricity,are pivotal for sustainable energy solutions.Among emerging TE materials,organic TE materials,particularly conjugated polymers,are gaining prominence due to their unique combination of mechanical flexibility,environmental compatibility,and solution-processable fabrication.A notable candidate in this field is poly(2,5-bis(3-alkylthiophen-2-yl)thieno[3,2-b]thiophene)(PBTTT),a liquid-crystalline conjugated polymer,with high charge carrier mobility and adaptability to melt-processing techniques.Recent advancements have propelled PBTTT’s figure of merit from below 0.1 to a remarkable 1.28 at 368 K,showcasing its potential for practical applications.This review systematically examines strategies to enhance PBTTT’s TE performance through doping(solution,vapor,and anion exchange doping),composite engineering,and aggregation state controlling.Recent key breakthroughs include ion exchange doping for stable charge modulation,multi-heterojunction architectures reducing thermal conductivity,and proton-coupled electron transfer doping for precise Fermi-level tuning.Despite great progress,challenges still persist in enhancing TE conversion efficiency,balancing or decoupling electrical conductivity,Seebeck coefficient and thermal conductivity,and leveraging melt-processing scalability of PBTTT.By bridging fundamental insights with applied research,this work provides a roadmap for advancing PBTTT-based TE materials toward efficient energy harvesting and wearable electronics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52242305).
文摘Cement stands as a dominant contributor to global energy consumption and carbon emissions in the construction industry.With the upgrading of infrastructure and the improvement of building standards,traditional cement fails to reconcile ecological responsibility with advanced functional performance.By incorporating tailored fillers into cement matrices,the resulting composites achieve enhanced thermoelectric(TE)conversion capabilities.These materials can harness solar radiation from building envelopes and recover waste heat from indoor thermal gradients,facilitating bidirectional energy conversion.This review offers a comprehensive and timely overview of cementbased thermoelectric materials(CTEMs),integrating material design,device fabrication,and diverse applications into a holistic perspective.It summarizes recent advancements in TE performance enhancement,encompassing fillers optimization and matrices innovation.Additionally,the review consolidates fabrication strategies and performance evaluations of cement-based thermoelectric devices(CTEDs),providing detailed discussions on their roles in monitoring and protection,energy harvesting,and smart building.We also address sustainability,durability,and lifecycle considerations of CTEMs,which are essential for real-world deployment.Finally,we outline future research directions in materials design,device engineering,and scalable manufacturing to foster the practical application of CTEMs in sustainable and intelligent infrastructure.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52172259)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (Grant Nos. 2021YFA0718700 and 2022YFB3803900)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Inner Mongolia Normal University (Grant No. 2022JBTD008)。
文摘The accurate characterization of thermoelectric properties at low temperatures is crucial for the development of high-performance thermoelectric cooling devices. While measurement errors of thermoelectric properties at temperatures above room temperature have been extensively discussed, there is a lack of standard measurement protocols and error analyses for low-temperature transport properties. In this study, we present a measurement system capable of characterizing all three key thermoelectric parameters, i.e., Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity, for a single sample across a temperature range of 10 K to 300 K. We investigated six representative commercial Bi_(2)Te_(3)-based samples(three N-type and three P-type). Using an error propagation model, we systematically analyzed the measurement uncertainties of the three intrinsic parameters and the resulting thermoelectric figure of merit. Our findings reveal that measurement uncertainties for both N-type and P-type Bi_(2)Te_(3)-based materials can be effectively maintained below 5% in the temperature range of 40 K to 300 K. However, the uncertainties increase to over 10% at lower temperatures, primarily due to the relatively smaller values of electrical resistivity and Seebeck coefficients in this regime. This work establishes foundational data for Bi_(2)Te_(3)-based thermoelectric materials and provides a framework for broader investigations of advanced low-temperature thermoelectrics.
文摘In the context of diminishing energy resources and worsening greenhouse effect,thermoelectric materials have great potential for sustainable development due to their green and environmentally friendly characteristics.Among inorganic thermoelectric materials,copper sulfide compounds have greater potential than others due to their abundant element reserves on Earth,lower usage costs,non-toxicity,and good biocompatibility.Compared to organic thermoelectric materials,the"phonon liquid-electron crystal"(PLEC)feature of copper sulfide compounds makes them have stronger thermoelectric performance.This review summarizes the latest research progress in the synthesis methods and thermoelectric modification strategies of copper sulfide compounds.It first explains the importance of the solid-phase method in the manufacture of thermoelectric devices,and then focuses on the great potential of nanoscale synthesis technology based on liquid-phase method in the preparation of thermoelectric materials.Finally,it systematically discusses several strategies for regulating the thermoelectric performance of copper sulfide compounds,including adjusting the chemical proportion of Cu_(2-x)S and introducing element doping to regulate the crystal structure,phase composition,chemical composition,band structure,and nanoscale microstructure of copper sulfide compounds,and directly affecting ZT value by adjusting conductivity and thermal conductivity.In addition,it discusses composite engineering based on copper sulfide compounds,including inorganic,organic,and metal compounds,and discusses tri-component compounds derived from sulfide copper.Finally,it discusses the main challenges and prospects of the development of copper sulfide-based thermoelectric materials,hoping that this review will promote the development of copper sulfide-based thermoelectric materials.
文摘We are delighted to introduce this Special Issue of Acta Metallurgica Sinica(English Letters)dedicated to"Thermoelectric Materials and Devices."Thermoelectric materials and devices have emerged as a promising technology for sustainable energy solutions,enabling efficient conversion between heat and electricity.This special collection highlights the latest advancements in the field,showcasing cutting-edge research and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers worldwide.
基金supported by the Key Projects of Department of Education of Hunan Province,China(Grant No.21A0167)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(Grant No.2019JJ40532)the Talent Introducing Foundation of Central South University of Forestry and Technology(Grant No.104-0160)。
文摘In two-dimensional bilayer systems,twist-angle-dependent electronic and thermoelectric properties have garnered significant scientific interest in recent years.In this work,based on a combination of density functional theory and nonequilibrium Green’s function method,we explore the electronic and thermoelectric properties in blue-phosphorene nanoribbon-based heterojunction(BPNRHJ)with and without blue-phosphorene nanoribbon(BPNR)stack.Our calculations find that the electronic conductance and power factor can be strongly enhanced by the BPNR stack,and their enhancements can be further observed with the twist between the layers.The main reason for this is the electronic hybridization between the layers can provide new transport channels,and the twist can modulate the strength of interlayer electronic hybridization,resulting in extremely violent fluctuations in electron transmission and hence an enhanced power factor.While the phonon thermal conductance exhibits very low dependence on the layer stack and twist.Combining these factors,our results reveal that the thermoelectric performance can be greatly modulated and enhanced in twist bilayer BPNRHJ:the figure of merit will be over 2.5 in 4-4-ZBPNR@ZGNR-AA-8.8∘at 500 K.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.62074114 and 12474019)。
文摘Due to the weak interlayer interactions,the binary Ⅲ-Ⅵ chalcogenides Ga Se can exist in several distinct polymorphs.Among them,the so-called β-and ε-phases simultaneously exhibit favorable total energies and moderate band gaps,which offer a good platform to explore their thermoelectric properties.Here,we demonstrate by first-principles calculations that the two systems have very similar band structures and phonon dispersions,despite different stacking sequences between adjacent layers.Interestingly,the lattice thermal conductivity of ε-GaSe is obviously lower than that of β-GaSe,which is inherently tied to stronger lattice anharmonicity caused by bonding heterogeneity.Besides,both systems exhibit higher p-type power factors due to doubly degenerate bands with weaker dispersions around the valence band maximum.As a consequence,a significantly enhanced p-type figure-of-merit of 2.1 can be realized at 700 K along the out-of-plane direction of theε-phase.
基金supported by the Outstanding Youth Fund of Yunnan Province(Grant No.202201AV070005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52162029)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFF0503804).
文摘Boundary engineering has proven effective in enhancing the thermoelectric performance of materials.SnSe,known for its low thermal conductivity,has garnered significant interest;however,its application is hindered by poor electrical conductivity.Herein,the Ag_(8)GeSe_(6) is introduced into the p-type polycrystalline SnSe matrix to optimize the thermoelectric performance,and the in-situ Ag_(2)Se precipitates are formed in grain boundaries,which play dual roles,acting as an electron attraction center for improving hole concentration and a phonon scattering center for reducing lattice thermal conductivity.It effectively decouples the thermal and electrical transport properties to optimize the thermoelectric performance.Importantly,the amount of Ag_(2)Se can be controlled by adjusting the amount of Ag_(8)GeSe_(6) added to the SnSe matrix.The introduction of Ag_(8)GeSe_(6) enhances electrical conductivity due to the increased hole carrier caused by the introduced Ag+and the formed electron attraction center(in-situ Ag_(2)Se precipitates).Based on the DFT calculations,the band gap of the Ag_(8)GeSe_(6)-doped samples is considerably decreased,facilitating carrier transport.As a result,the electrical transport properties increase to 808μW m^(−1) K^(−2) at 823 K for SnSe+0.5 wt%Ag_(8)GeSe_(6).In addition,in-situ Ag_(2)Se precipitates in grain boundaries strongly enhance phonon scattering,causing a decrease in lattice thermal conductivity.Furthermore,the presence of defects contributes to a reduction in lattice thermal conductivity.Specifically,the thermal conductivity of SnSe+1.0 wt%Ag_(8)GeSe_(6) decreases to 0.29 W m^(−1) K^(−1) at 823 K.Consequently,SnSe+0.5 wt%Ag_(8)GeSe_(6) obtains a high ZT value of 1.7 at 823 K and maintains a high average ZT value of 0.57 over the temperature range of 323−773 K.Additionally,the mechanical properties of Ag_(8)GeSe_(6)-doped also show an improvement.These advancements can be applied to energy supply applications during deep space exploration.
基金financially supported by the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(Nos.2023ZYD0064 and 2023YFG0220)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.YJ202242)the Research Funding from West China School/Hospital of Stomatology,Sichuan University(No.QDJF2022–2).
文摘Thermoelectric(TE)materials,with the ability to convert heat into electrical energy,can generate micro-electrical fields at electronic interfaces with biological systems,making them applicable in electric-catalyzing as nanozymes,and modulate the infected microenvironment of skin wounds.Thereby,by harnessing temperature differences in vitro or in vivo,TE nanomaterials can provide antimicrobial reactive oxygen species(ROS)by catalyzing redox reactions,thereby accelerating wound healing by suppressing infection.However,despite their promising potential,there is still a lack of comprehensive understanding of the antimicrobial mechanisms,biocompatibility,and practical applications of TE nanomaterials in wound healing,as this is a newly-emerged sub-area of energy-related biomedical applications.This review aims to address this gap by highlighting the emerging progress of TE materials in wound healing,clarifying their mechanism and advances,emphasizing their potential challenges for commercialization and clinical use,and proposing novel design strategies of TE nanomaterials for effective antibacterial performance.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(62474019)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(L223006)BIT Research and Innovation Promoting Project(2024YCXY001).
文摘Thermoelectric technology that utilizes thermodynamic effects to convert thermal energy into electrical energy has greatly expanded wearable health monitoring,personalized detecting,and communicating applications.Encouragingly,thermoelectric technology assisted by artificial intelligence exerts great development potential in wearable electronic devices that rely on the self-sustainable operation of human body heat.Ionic thermoelectric(i-TE)devices that possess high Seebeck coefficients and a constant and stable electrical output are expected to achieve an effective conversation of thermal energy harvesting.Herein,we developed an i-TE paster for thermal chargeable energy storage,temperature-triggered material recognition,contact/non-contact temperature detection,and photo thermoelectric conversion applications.An all-solid-state organic ionic gel electrolyte(PVDF-HFP-PEO gel)with onion epidermal cells-like structure was sandwiched between two electrodes,which take full advantage of a synergy between the Soret effect and the polymer thermal expansion effect,thus achieving the enhanced ZT value up to 900%compared with the PEO-free electrolyte.The i-TE device delivers a Seebeck coefficient of 28 mV K^(−1),a maximum energy conversion efficiency of 1.3%in performance,and ultra-thin and skin-attachable properties in wearability,which demonstrate the great potential and application prospect of the i-TE paster in self-sustainable wearable electronics.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52073290 and 51927803)the Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of Liaoning Province(No.2023JH6/100500004)the Shenyang Science and Technology Plan Project(No.23-407-3-23).
文摘Mg_(3)Bi_(2)-based flms are promising near-room-temperature thermoelectric materials for the development of fexible thermoelectric devices.However,the high hole concentration caused by the abundance of intrinsic Mg vacancies easily leads to deterioration of electrical properties,especially for p-type Mg_(3)Bi_(2) flm.And the optimization of thermal conductivity of the Mg_(3)Bi_(2)-based flms is barely investigated.In this work,we demonstrate the improved thermoelectric performances of p-type Mg_(3)Bi_(2) through Ag doping by magnetron sputtering.This doping successfully reduces the hole concentration and broadens the band gap of Mg_(3)Bi_(2),thus resulting in a peak power factor of 442μW m^(−1) K^(−2) at 525 K.At the same time,Ag doping-induced fuctuations in mass and microscopic strain efectively enhanced the phonon scattering to reduce the lattice thermal conductivity.Consequently,a maximum thermoelectric fgure of merit of 0.22 is achieved at 525 K.Its near-roomtemperature thermoelectric performances demonstrate superior performance compared to many Mg_(3)Bi_(2)-based flms.To further evaluate its potential for thermoelectric power generation,we fabricated a thermoelectric device using Ag-doped Mg_(3)Bi_(2) flms,which achieved a power density of 864μW cm^(⁻2) at 35 K temperature diference.This study presents an efective strategy for the advancement of Mg_(3)Bi_(2)-based flms for application in micro-thermoelectric devices.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB4603800)
文摘Pyroelectric sensors based on pyroelectric effect have a wide range of applications.However,the use of lead-containing materials limits their development.In this paper,Na_(0.5)Bi_(0.5)TiO_(3)-Na_(0.5)Bi_(4.5)TiO_(15)-Mn lead-free pyroelectric ceramics are used as sensitive materials to prepare pyroelectric sensors.Na_(0.5)Bi_(0.5)TiO_(3)-Na_(0.5)Bi_(4.5)TiO_(15)-Mn ceramics can achieve 7.58×10^(-4)C·m^(-2)·K^(-1)high-roomtemperature pyroelectric coefficient and depolarization temperature of 151℃.Due to the low dielectric constant and loss caused by Mn doping,the high detection rate value of 24.382μPa^(-1/2)is obtained.The voltage response rate and specific detection rate of the sensor prepared on this basis can attain the JC-T 2397-2017(ε_(r)>200,tanδ<5%,T_(c)>200,p>3.50×10^(-4)C·m^(-2)·K^(-1))application standard of pyroelectric infrared detectors.Thermoelectric cooler is proposed to adjust the temperature of the sensor,and its voltage response to human radiation is measured.Harnessing the superior pyroelectric attributes of advanced materials and connectable devices,the nascentthermoelectric-pyroelectric detection method is poised to be a subject of intensive investigation and development.
基金funding support from Guiding Project of Scientific Research Plan of Education Department of Hubei Province and Wuhan Textile University School Fund(B)(k24016).
文摘Enhancing the firefighting protective clothing with exceptional thermal barrier and temperature sensing functions to ensure high fire safety for firefighters has long been anticipated,but it remains a major challenge.Herein,inspired by the human muscle,an anisotropic fire safety aerogel(ACMCA)with precise self-actuated temperature monitoring performance is developed by combining aramid nanofibers with eicosane/MXene to form an anisotropically oriented conductive network.By combining the two synergies of the negative temperaturedependent thermal conductive eicosane,which induces a high-temperature differential,and directionally ordered MXene that establishes a conductive network along the directional freezing direction.The resultant ACMCA exhibited remarkable thermoelectric properties,with S values reaching 46.78μV K^(−1)andκvalues as low as 0.048 W m^(−1)K^(−1)at room temperature.Moreover,the prepared anisotropic aerogel ACMCA exhibited electrical responsiveness to temperature variations,facilitating its application in intelligent temperature monitoring systems.The designed anisotropic aerogel ACMCA could be incorporated into the firefighting clothing as a thermal barrier layer,demonstrating a wide temperature sensing range(50-400℃)and a rapid response time for early high-temperature alerts(~1.43 s).This work provides novel insights into the design and application of temperature-sensitive anisotropic aramid nanofibers aerogel in firefighting clothing.
基金supported by the Hainan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.522MS038 and 522QN282)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52172086 and 52301268)the Start-up Research Foundation of Hainan University(No.KYQD(ZR)-22019).
文摘Thermoelectric water spitting to hydrogen systems has great potential in the production of environment-friendly fuel using renewable solar energy in the future.In this work,we prepared porous nanosheet Mo doping Ni_(5)P_(4)catalysts on nickel foam with efficient hydrogen evolution reaction(HER)and oxygen evolution reaction(OER)performance in alkaline media.Density Functional Theory(DFT)calculations and experimental studies have shown that Mo doping deadeneds the interaction between H and O atomic orbitals of transition state water molecules,effectively weakening the activation energy of H_(2)O dissociation.Therefore,Mo doping is favorable for enhancing HER activity with overpotential at 10 mA cm^(-2)of 93 mV and Tafel slope of 40.1 mV dec^(-1)in 1 M KOH.Besides,it exhibits high alkaline OER activity with an ultra-low overpotential of 200 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2).Moreover,this catalyst only needs 1.537 V in a dual-electrode configuration of the electrolytic cell,which is much lower than the commercial Pt/C-RuO_(2)couple(1.614 V).In addition,we have developed and constructed a solar thermoelectric generator(TEG)that is capable of floating on water.This TEG has a continuous power output and an exceptionally long lifespan,providing a stable power supply to the synthesized catalyst electrolyzer.It can produce a maximum power output of over 90 mW,meeting the requirement of converting solar radiation heat into usable electricity.As a result,the system achieves productivity of 0.11 mL min^(-1)H_(2).This solar thermal energy conversion technology shows the possibility of large-scale industrial production of H_(2)and provides a new idea for exploring heat source utilization.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21975107)the China Scholarship Council(No.202206790046).
文摘Wearable thermoelectric devices hold significant promise in the realm of self-powered wearable electron-ics,offering applications in energy harvesting,movement tracking,and health monitoring.Nevertheless,developing thermoelectric devices with exceptional flexibility,enduring thermoelectric stability,multi-functional sensing,and comfortable wear remains a challenge.In this work,a stretchable MXene-based thermoelectric fabric is designed to accurately discern temperature and strain stimuli.This is achieved by constructing an adhesive polydopamine(PDA)layer on the nylon fabric surface,which facilitates the subsequent MXene attachment through hydrogen bonding.This fusion results in MXene-based thermo-electric fabric that excels in both temperature sensing and strain sensing.The resultant MXene-based thermoelectric fabric exhibits outstanding temperature detection capability and cyclic stability,while also delivering excellent sensitivity,rapid responsiveness(60 ms),and remarkable durability in strain sens-ing(3200 cycles).Moreover,when affixed to a mask,this MXene-based thermoelectric fabric utilizes the temperature difference between the body and the environment to harness body heat,converting it into electrical energy and accurately discerning the body’s respiratory rate.In addition,the MXene-based ther-moelectric fabric can monitor the state of the body’s joint through its own deformation.Furthermore,it possesses the capability to convert solar energy into heat.These findings indicate that MXene-based ther-moelectric fabric holds great promise for applications in power generation,motion tracking,and health monitoring.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52130203,92463310,52201256)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2022B1515120005)。
文摘Full-Heusler Fe_(2)VAl alloy has received significant attention for thermoelectric(TE)applications due to its high mechanical strength,favorable electrical transport behavior,and earth-abundant constituent elements.However,its intrinsically high lattice thermal conductivity hinders the enhancement of the figure of merit(zT).In this study,a series of bulk materials with the nominal composition of Fe_(2)V_(1+x)Al_(1-x)(x=0-0.21)were prepared by the arc-melting method.Effects of substituting Al site with V on the phase composition,microstructure,band structure,and TE transport properties were systematically investigated.All materials exhibit a single phase with a partially disordered B2 structure.V-doping shifts the Fermi level into the conduction band,significantly enhancing the carrier concentration,and resulting in a high power factor of 4.5 mW·K^(-2)·m^(-1).Additionally,the lattice thermal conductivity is substantially reduced due to enhanced phonon scattering induced by the mass and stress fluctuations.Ultimately,a maximum zT of 0.14 is achieved for the material with x=0.15,which is nearly 280 times larger than that of undoped Fe_(2)VAl.This work demonstrates that substituting Al site with V can effectively improve the TE performance of Fe_(2)VAl alloy.
文摘Thermoelectric air conditioning systems based on the Peltier effect had two modes:heating and cooling.In this work,the proposed design provides continuous improvement in COP from the first minute of operation.In cooling mode,the coefficient of performance(COP)was 1.176 due to the techniques used in this device,and it increased to 1.24 in the last minute of operation.Concerning the steady-state scenario,from the first minute,the Qc was larger than the W for the entire duration of the operation.The output temperature reaches 18.97℃ ,and the temperature on the cold side reaches 4.96℃ in the fifteen minutes of operation.The cooling mood was checked in Iraq/Baghdad in October with a temperature of 31℃ .Furthermore,the heating mode was checked in December with a temperature of 22℃ .Due to the size of the component on the cold side being small compared with the size of the component on the heat side,it reached a steady state in 13 min.This means the COP in heating mode reached 1.01 in 14 min.Furthermore,due to the presence of a thermal insulator made inside the device to separate the cold side and the hot side,the difference in temperature causes a noticeable little ascent.This is why the COP increased because it kept the degree differences low.Performance enhancements were achieved by optimizing the behavior of thermoelectric materials.The device contains 3 Peltier elements,a water-cooled system with one Peltier,a heat sink,and a fan.The design of the dehumidification system addresses the humidity issue commonly associated with thermoelectric air conditioners.In this context,the results indicate that the humidity rates had decreased and the cooling rate had increased with these innovative techniques,and thus,excellent performance can be achieved even if the Seebeck coefficient is not at its highest based on the condition of providing the Peltier elements’reliability and optimal thermal performance for various applications requiring both cooling and heating functions.The insulation plays a critical role in maintaining the efficiency of the system,reducing energy consumption,and ensuring long-term functionality.The proposed system is valuable for devices or environments that demand precise and dual thermal control with minimal energy wastage.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U21A2054,21905007)the Key Discipline of Materials Science and Engineering,Bureau of Education of Guangzhou(Grant No.202255464).
文摘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 restricts its large-scale ap-plication.The introduction of a porous structure in bulk thermoelectric materials has been theoretically proven to effectively reduce thermal conductivity and cost.However,the electrical properties of highly porous materials are considerably suppressed due to the strong carrier scattering at the interface be-tween the matrix and pores,ultimately leading to decreased figure of merit,ZT.Here,we use an atomic layer deposition strategy to introduce some hollow glass bubbles with nano-oxide layers into commercial Bi_(0.5)Sb_(1.5)Te_(3)for preparing high-performance porous thermoelectric materials.Experimental results indi-cate that the nano-oxide layers weaken carrier scattering at the interface between pores and matrix while maintaining high-strength phonon scattering,thereby optimizing carrier/phonon transport behaviors,and effectively increasing the ZT by 23.2%(from 0.99 to 1.22 at 350 K).Besides,our strategy has excellent universality confirmed by its effectiveness in improving the ZT of Bi_(2)Te_(2.7)Se_(0.3),therefore demonstrating great potential for developing low-cost and high-performance thermoelectric materials.
基金supported by the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under the Faculty Development Scheme Project no:UGC/FDS16/E01/23.
文摘Famatinite(Cu_(3)SbS_(4),p-type)and chalcopyrite(CuFeS_(2),n-type)are well-recognized sustainable minerals with good intermediate-temperature thermoelectric performance.In this article,we utilize the inherent thermoelectric properties of these compounds to demonstrate real-time operational performance as a coupled thermoelectric generator(TEG)for waste heat recovery applications.First,we synthesized the polycrystalline and nano-grained famatinite and chalcopyrite materials with high purity through a sustainable synthesis process of mechanical alloying followed by hot pressing.A maximum output power of~5 mW by the developed TEG was demonstrated while harvesting from a waste heat source of 723 K.Furthermore,the TEG performance via computational simulations for varied thermal gradients was validated.Our results highlight the sustainable development of thermoelectric power generator from earth-abundant minerals having strong stability and capacity to convert waste heat to electricity,which opens a new direction for fabricating a low-cost TEG for intermediate-temperature applications.
基金financially supported by Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Province(No.tsqn202306225)Shandong Postdoctoral Science Foundation(SDBX2023025)+2 种基金the leader of scientific research studio program of Jinan(grant no.2021GXRC082)the University of Jinan Disciplinary Cross-Convergence Construction Projects 2023(Nos.XKJC-202301 and XKJC-202311)Jinan City-School Integration Development Strategy Project(No.JNSX2023015 and No.JNSX2023018)
文摘SnSe is a promising thermoelectric(TE) compound that has attracted increasing attention in recent years,highlighting its advantages in wide temperature range applications.Nanocomposite material engineering provides a straightforward and practical approach to enhance the TE transport performance and mechanical strength of materials.In this study,SiC nanoparticles with varying mass percentages were incorporated into cubic SnSe-based TE materials using the wet ball milling method via mechanical activation(MA).During the rapid hotpressing sintering(HPS) process,the SiC nanoparticles dispersed at the matrix interface and effectively hindered grains growth owing to the pinning effect.The refined grains and multiple interfaces improved the hole carrier concentration(n) and enhanced the phonon scattering,which collectively optimized the electrical and thermal transport properties of cubic SnSe-based nanocomposites,thereby significantly improving the TE dimensionless figure of merit(ZT).Eventually,the sample with 1.25 wt%SiC achieved the highest ZT of ~1.14 at 750 K,which was twice that of the uncomposite sample.In terms of mechanical properties,the addition of SiC nanoparticles can effectively enhance the Vickers hardness(H_(v)) of the material,further demonstrating that this work offers an effective strategy for improving the performance of cubic SnSe-based TE materials.
