Probing the nature of charge carriers in one-dimensional conjugated polymers: a review of the theoretical models, experimental trends, and thermoelectric applications
Yang Liu, Shengtao Gao, Xinyu Zhang, John H. Xin, Chao Zhang
Abstract
Polarons can be generated by p- or n-doping in one-dimensional conjugated polymers as charge carriers, which can be transported two-dimensionally in both intra- and interchain manners upon thermal activation, showing unique thermoelectric properties.
Topics & Concepts
Thermoelectric effectConjugated systemMaterials sciencePolaronCharge carrierPolymerCharge (physics)DopingChemical physicsThermalThermoelectric materialsNanotechnologyOptoelectronicsThermodynamicsChemistryPhysicsComposite materialElectronQuantum mechanicsAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesConducting polymers and applicationsPerovskite Materials and Applications