Research Progress of Thermoelectric Materials

With the development of thermoelectric materials and the synthesis techniques of thin film,thermoelectric thin films and low dimensional structures have caught the attention of researchers due to their promising thermoelectric performance. Recent research in this field focuses mainly on improving the energy conversion efficiency of thermoelectric materials. This review gives an introduction to the theoretical background and classification of thermoelectric materials. Then,the preparation methods and characterizations of the thermoelectric properties are based on Bi2Te3-based materials. Finally,the future research interests and potential development of the thermoelectric materials are proposed.