Advances in Topological Thermoelectrics: Harnessing Quantum Materials for Energy Applications
Abstract
Abstract Thermoelectric (TE) effect, which enables the direct conversion of heat into electricity or vice versa, has great importance for condensed matter physics and material science due to its great potential for sustainable energy applications. Topological materials, with their topologically nontrivial band structures and rich physical phenomena, offer exciting opportunities for achieving efficient TE energy conversion. Here, an overview of the recent theoretical is provided and experimental advances at the intersection of topology and thermoelectricity. The unique features of topological materials are examined, such as band inversion, topological surface/edge states, linear Dirac/Weyl bands, and Berry curvature, affect their TE transport properties. Additionally, the potential of band topology to enhance both longitudinal and transverse TE performance is discussed. The current challenges and prospects for further advancing topological TE materials and devices are identified, aiming to develop high‐performance TE materials and devices.
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Authors (9)
Guangsai Yang
State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Crystal Materials Institute of Functional Crystal Tianjin University of Technology Tianjin 300384 China
Lina Sang
State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Crystal Materials Institute of Functional Crystal Tianjin University of Technology Tianjin 300384 China
Chao Zhang
Khay See
Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials Faculty of Engineering and Information Science University of Wollongong, Innovation Campus Squires Way North Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia
Alex Hamilton
School of Physics University of New South Wales Sydney NSW 2082 Australia
Michael Fuhrer
School of Physics and Astronomy Monash University Clayton Victoria 3800 Australia
Ning Ye
State Key Laboratory of Crystal Materials, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Functional Crystal Materials, Institute of Functional Crystal, College of Materials Science and Engineering
G. Jeffrey Snyder
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Xiaolin Wang
School of Pharmacy and State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine