A5060978933- Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
- Crystallization and Solubility Studies
- X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
- Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
- Silicone and Siloxane Chemistry
- Thermal properties of materials
- Synthesis and properties of polymers
- Crystallography and molecular interactions
- Fluorine in Organic Chemistry
- Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions
- Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods
- Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films
- Advanced ceramic materials synthesis
- Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties
- Synthesis and characterization of novel inorganic/organometallic compounds
- Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications
- Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Hydrogen Storage and Materials
- Conducting polymers and applications
- Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Sensor Technology and Measurement Systems
- Coordination Chemistry and Organometallics
- Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research
- Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics
Queensland University of Technology
2023-2025
The University of Queensland
2020-2025
National Chung Cheng University
2024
Qufu Normal University
2024
Wuhan University of Technology
2015-2023
Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering
2023
ZheJiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences
2022
Imperial College London
2015-2022
State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology
2019-2022
Jiangnan University
2019-2022
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are of great interest for many potential applications because their extraordinary electronic, mechanical and structural properties. However, issues chaotic staking, high cost energy dissipation in the synthesis CNTs remain to be resolved. Here we develop a facile, general high-yield strategy oriented formation from metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) through low-temperature (as low as 430 °C) pyrolysis process. The selected MOF crystals act single precursor both...
This review comprehensively summarizes the recent progress of fiber-based thermoelectric materials and devices for solid, portable, wearable electronics.
By effectively converting waste heat into electricity, thermoelectric materials and devices can provide an alternative approach to tackle the energy crisis. Amongst materials, bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3) its derivatives exhibit high figure of merit ZT values in near-room-temperature region show great potential for application devices. Considering rapid development Bi2Te3-based their last few years, a short systematic review is much needed. Here, we summarize novel designs, properties,...
Abstract Solid‐state bismuth telluride‐based thermoelectric devices enable the generation of electricity from temperature differences and have been commercially applied in various fields. However, many scenarios, surface heat source is not flat. Therefore, it crucial to develop flexible materials efficiently utilize sources expand their applications. Compared with organic devices, inorganic much higher performance stability. Considering rapid development this research field, we carefully...
Limited flexibility, complex manufacturing processes, high costs, and insufficient performance are major factors restricting the scalability commercialization of flexible inorganic thermoelectrics for wearable electronics other high-end cooling applications. We developed an innovative, cost-effective technology that integrates solvothermal, screen-printing, sintering techniques to produce thermoelectric film. Our printable film, comprising Bi
To solve the long-lasting challenge of low thermoelectric performance flexible device (F-TEG), in this work, we report a three-dimensional vertically structured F-TEG composed flexible, stable, and high-performing p- n-type single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT)-based composite films. The p-type SWCNT-based film exhibits high room-temperature power factor >500 μW m−1 K−2, benefiting from effective de-doping hybridized poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)–poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) using...
Abstract Ionic thermoelectric materials have attracted increasing attention because of their high flexibility and Seebeck coefficient. However, insufficient performance long‐standing processing limit practical applications. To achieve exotic ionic materials, here, a graphene oxide (GO) modified acrylamide ionogel is designed with flexibility. Detailed structural characterizations confirm that the uniform dispersion GO particles in structure enables power factor 753.0 µW m −1 K −2 promising...
Abstract Rhombohedral GeSe has attracted extensive attention due to its facile fabrication, low toxicity, and greater affordability compared with popular GeTe‐based thermoelectrics. However, thermoelectric properties require further optimization for practical applications. Here, a peak figure‐of‐merit of 1.31 at 623 K is reported p‐type polycrystalline (GeSe) 0.9 (AgBiTe 2 ) 0.1 ‐1.5 mol.% SnSe, ranking among the highest values. AgBiTe alloying induces phase transition in from orthorhombic...
A site-specific epitaxial-growth strategy is developed to synthesize two types of MOF-on-MOF heterostructures with elaborately designed architectures, which are comprised MOFs totally different compositions.
This review aims to comprehensively summarize the significant developments in nanostructural manipulations that benefit SnSe thermoelectrics.
Due to the direct conversion between thermal and electrical energy, thermoelectric materials their devices exhibit great potential for power generation refrigeration. With rapid development of personal wearable electronics, design flexible inorganic receives increasing attention. As one most mature thin‐film fabrication techniques, magnetron sputtering plays a key role in thin films devices, but its progress is still not timely comprehensively reviewed. Herein, recent advances...
Bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3) is one of the most promising thermoelectric materials for commercial application at room temperature, but performance these still needs to be improved. In this study, we report a type solvothermally Ag-doped Bi2Te3 microplate. By sintering microplates into polycrystalline bulk materials, high room-temperature figure merit 1 has been achieved. Based on comprehensive micro/nanostructural characterizations, found that doped Ag in plays two main roles, namely as...
Here, we design exotic interfaces within a flexible thermoelectric device, incorporating polyimide substrate, Ti contact layer, Cu electrode, barrier and thin film. The device features 162 pairs of thin-film legs with high room-temperature performance, using p-Bi0.5Sb1.5Te3 n-Bi2Te2.7Se0.3, figure-of-merit values 1.39 1.44, respectively. 10 nm layer creates strong bond between the substrate while significantly reduces internal resistance enhances tightness films electrodes. This enables both...
As advancements in Mg-based thermoelectric materials continue, increasing attention is directed toward enhancing the performance of Mg3Sb2 and its integration into devices. However, research on thin films their application flexible devices remains limited, leaving ample room for improvements fabrication techniques properties. To address these gaps, this study employs magnetron sputtering combined with ex-situ annealing to dope Bi films, partially substituting Sb. This approach enhances...
UHP Mg-Ge alloys was recently found to provide excellent corrosion resistance. This paper provides new insights on the mechanism of improved resistance in Hanks' solution. The studied Mg-0.5Ge and Mg-1Ge showed superior compared Mg WE43, with exhibiting best performance. exceptional alloy is attributed (i) Mg2Ge's ability suppress cathodic kinetics, (ii) Ge's capability accelerate formation a highly passive layer, (iii) low amounts corrosion-accelerating impurities.
Abstract Rhombohedral GeSe is a promising p‐type thermoelectric material, noted for its low toxicity, environmental friendliness, and greater affordability compared with tellurides. However, performance still requires further enhancement practical applications. In this work, highly competitive peak figure of merit ( ZT ) 1.24 at 623 K polycrystalline Ge 0.895 Cu 0.005 Se 0.9 (AgBiTe 2 0.1 , along high average 0.74 between 323 reported. Comprehensive micro/nanostructural characterization...
Two different molecular weights of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and PMMA containing polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (PMMA−POSS) homopolymers have been prepared via the atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) technique. The miscibility specific interaction behaviors PMMA−POSS with phenolic resin were investigated by differential scanning calorimetry Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). FTIR results reveal that at least three competing equilibriums are present in...