journal article·2015-12

Prospects for thermoelectricity in quantum dot hybrid arrays

Jeffrey J. Urban

Nature Nanotechnology· Volume 10· Issue 12
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The electronic, chemical and mechanical properties of quantum dot structures may lead to thermoelectric devices with a range of advantages with respect to existing ones based on bulk polycrystalline materials.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices · Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties · Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films

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