Anderson Localization for Better Thermoelectrics?
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Abstract
Solid-state thermoelectrics are of great interest because they directly convert between thermal and electrical energy. However, wider application of thermoelectrics is dependent upon improving their performance. Anderson localization of charge carriers has been generally perceived as detrimental to thermoelectrics, but in their paper in this issue of ACS Nano, Lee et al. propose a concept of using selective charge Anderson localization for synergetic enhancement of thermoelectric performance. To facilitate discussions and research on Anderson localization to improve thermoelectrics, this Perspective shares potential directions to explore the viability of using Anderson localization or related strategies to drive thermoelectric performance.