The power of pores: review on porous thermoelectric materials
Umer Zeeshan Ijaz, Muhammad Siyar, Chan Park
Abstract
The review explores porous thermoelectric materials, emphasizing controlled porosity's impact on phonon scattering and thermal conductivity reduction. Multiple studies were discussed, highlighting prospects and limitations, alongside the latest trends.
Topics & Concepts
Materials sciencePorosityThermoelectric effectSeebeck coefficientPorous mediumPower (physics)Engineering physicsComposite materialEngineeringPhysicsThermal conductivityThermodynamicsAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesThermal Radiation and Cooling TechnologiesThermal properties of materials