Recent advances in carbon nanotubes-based organic thermoelectric composites-a mini review

IF 8.2 2区材料科学 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Materials Today Nano Pub Date : 2025-02-14 DOI:10.1016/j.mtnano.2025.100590

Jinsong Yang , Han Zhang , Ningjiang Hu , Fangju Zhu , Yong Zhang , Ming Yang , Pengcheng Li , Hui Li

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Abstract

With unique electrical properties and light weight characteristics, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have attracted significant interest for thermoelectric (TE) applications. However, the self-aggregate and high thermal conductivity hinder the improvement of TE performance. Herein, we overview recent advances in the development of CNTs based organic TE composites, focusing on optimization strategies and the underlying mechanisms for the improvement of TE properties. The improvement of CNTs based organic TE composites are comprehensively overviewed from the perspective of dispersibility, doping engineering, and polymer incorporation. Additionally, the fabrication of the composites, composition regulating, morphology manipulation, fundamental studies for properties optimization, their TE properties, and device applications are emphasized. Finally, we present the challenges and prospects for the improvement of CNTs based organic TE composites, which paves a way for the applications of CNTs composites in sustainable energy harvesting systems.

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Materials Today Nano Multiple-

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11.30

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3.90%

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130

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31 days

期刊介绍： Materials Today Nano is a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to nanoscience and nanotechnology. The journal aims to showcase the latest advances in nanoscience and provide a platform for discussing new concepts and applications. With rigorous peer review, rapid decisions, and high visibility, Materials Today Nano offers authors the opportunity to publish comprehensive articles, short communications, and reviews on a wide range of topics in nanoscience. The editors welcome comprehensive articles, short communications and reviews on topics including but not limited to: Nanoscale synthesis and assembly Nanoscale characterization Nanoscale fabrication Nanoelectronics and molecular electronics Nanomedicine Nanomechanics Nanosensors Nanophotonics Nanocomposites