Core–shell nanostructures for better thermoelectrics
Rafiq Mulla, Charles W. Dunnill
Abstract
The “core–shell” nanostructures can break the strongly coupled electronic and thermal parameters and help achieve high thermoelectric (TE) performance.
Topics & Concepts
Thermoelectric materialsCore (optical fiber)Shell (structure)NanostructureMaterials scienceNanotechnologyEngineering physicsPhysicsComposite materialThermal conductivityAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesThermal properties of materialsThermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity