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Recent progress in graphene-based materials for thermoelectric applications

Xin Xue, Songjun Li, Maiyong Zhu

2025RSC Advances16 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Graphene, with its outstanding electrical conductivity, low thermal conductivity, tunable nanostructure, mechanical flexibility, chemical stability, two-dimensional structure, and large specific surface area, exhibits significant potential in thermoelectric materials. These unique properties make graphene a promising candidate for thermoelectric applications. This paper will discuss the latest research achievements and summaries of graphene in the thermoelectric field from three perspectives: pristine graphene, graphene-inorganic composites, and graphene-organic composites. The goal of this review is to enhance the selection and design of graphene based materials and the development of thermoelectric fields.

Topics & Concepts

GrapheneMaterials scienceThermoelectric effectNanotechnologyThermoelectric materialsHeat energyEngineering physicsMechanical engineeringComposite materialThermal conductivityPhysicsEngineeringThermodynamicsAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesGraphene research and applicationsThermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies