What are thermoelectric materials and how do they relate to nanotechnology?
Thermoelectric materials convert heat into electrical energy and vice versa. At the nanoscale, these materials can be engineered to have enhanced properties, such as higher Seebeck coefficients and lower thermal conductivity. Nanostructuring techniques, such as creating superlattices or embedding nanoinclusions, can significantly improve the efficiency of thermoelectric materials, making them more suitable for applications like waste heat recovery and power generation.
