Chemical modulation and defect engineering in high-performance GeTe-based thermoelectrics

• Published in: Chemical science (Cambridge) Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 1617 - 1651
• Main Authors: Jiang, Yilin, Yu, Jincheng, Li, Hezhang, Zhuang, Hua-Lu, Li, Jing-Feng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Royal Society of Chemistry 22.01.2025; The Royal Society of Chemistry
• Subjects: Band structure of solids; Carrier density; Chemical bonds; Chemistry; Clean energy; Crystal defects; Crystal structure; Electrical properties; Emissions; Figure of merit; Modulation; Phase transitions; Phonons; Renewable energy; Thermoelectric materials; Transport properties

Thermoelectric technology plays an important role in developing sustainable clean energy and reducing carbon emissions, offering new opportunities to alleviate current energy and environmental crises. Nowadays, GeTe has emerged as a highly promising thermoelectric candidate for mid-temperature appli...