Semiconductor nanowires for thermoelectrics

Authors

Zhen Li, University of WollongongFollow
Qiao Sun, University Of Queensland
Xiang Dong Yao, Griffith University
Zhonghua Zhu, University Of Queensland
Gao Qing (Max) Lu, University Of QueenslandFollow

RIS ID

73125

Publication Details

Li, Z., Sun, Q., Yao, X. Dong., Zhu, Z. & Lu, G. (2012). Semiconductor nanowires for thermoelectrics. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (43), 22821-22831.

Abstract

Semiconductor nanowires have been an intensive research subject due to their unique properties and great potential in diverse applications. This highlight presents a review of the state-of-the-art semiconductor nanowires for thermoelectric applications. Different types of thermoelectric semiconductor nanowires including those from IV, IV-VI, V-V VI, II-VI and III-V groups are reviewed. Bulk and other nanostructured thermoelectric materials are also briefly discussed.