Thermoelectric energy conversion is an all solid-state technology that relies on exceptional
semiconductor materials that are generally optimized through sophisticated strategies …

With weak interlayer interactions and unique physical properties, bismuth oxyselenide (Bi 2
O 2 Se) has become a rising star as a novel quasi-2D material, possessing high symmetry …

The thermal conductivity of crystalline materials cannot be arbitrarily low, as the intrinsic limit
depends on the phonon dispersion. We used complementary strategies to suppress the …

Conspectus Silicon has been the dominant semiconductor for the microelectronics industry
since the late 1950s. Following Moore's law, silicon-based integrated circuit (IC) technology …

As an eco‐friendly oxide‐based thermoelectric material, Bi2O2Se exhibits considerable
potential for practical device application, but its low electrical conductivity needs to be further …

Owing to unique structures and properties, 2D layered materials have exhibited great
potentials for energy-related applications. Among these, 2D Bi-based layered materials …

Thermoelectric technology requires synthesizing complex materials where not only the
crystal structure but also other structural features such as defects, grain size and orientation …

Flexible thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are attractive for their ability to power wearable
electronics utilizing the temperature difference between the human body and the …

With the advent of two‐dimensional (2D) van der Waals (vdW) materials, many non‐van der
Waals (nvdW) materials have been synthesized and are being exploited for novel …

With unique features like good chemical and thermal stabilities, layered oxygen-containing
thermoelectric materials and devices are prospectives for directly converting heat into …