Novel optimization perspectives for thermoelectric properties based on Rashba spin splitting: a mini review
Qikun Tian, Wenqi Zhang, Zhenzhen Qin, Guangzhao Qin
Abstract
This review discussed the typical high ZT materials, traditional optimized strategies, and focused on the Rashba-type thermoelectric (TE) materials, which highlights the development and challenges of Rashba effect in breaking the bottleneck of ZT .
Topics & Concepts
Thermoelectric effectSpin (aerodynamics)Materials scienceCondensed matter physicsEngineering physicsPhysicsQuantum mechanicsThermodynamicsAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesQuantum and electron transport phenomenaTopological Materials and Phenomena