Water-processable polymer-nanocrystal hybrids for thermoelectrics.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
We report the synthesis and thermoelectric characterization of composite nanocrystals composed of a tellurium core functionalized with the conducting polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS). Solution processed nanocrystal films electronically out perform both PEDOT:PSS and unfunctionalized Te nanorods while retaining a polymeric thermal conductivity, resulting in a room temperature ZT ∼ 0.1. This combination of electronic and thermal transport indicates the potential for tailored transport in nanoscale organic/inorganic heterostructures.
Medical subject headings
- Crystallization
- Nanostructures
- Polystyrenes
- Tellurium
- Thiophenes
- Water