Nanostructured thin films of thermoelectric oxides

Paolo Mele

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-14478-8_8

Nanostructured thin films of thermoelectric oxides

Paolo Mele

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Abstract

Thermoelectrics can be used for direct conversion of heat into electricity without moving parts, which is promising for sustainable energy harvesting. In this chapter, thermoelectric properties of oxide thin films: n-type ZnO and p-type Ca₃Co₄O₉ are described in relation to preparation techniques, experimental conditions, substrates used, structure, and morphology. Nanostructuration and artificial nanodefects engineering as ultimate approaches to enhance the conversion efficiency of oxide thin films are also discussed.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Oxide Thin Films, Multilayers, and Nanocomposites
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	123-155
Number of pages	33
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319144788
ISBN (Print)	9783319144771
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14478-8_8
Publication status	Published - 2015 Jan 1
Externally published	Yes

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Mele, P. (2015). Nanostructured thin films of thermoelectric oxides. In Oxide Thin Films, Multilayers, and Nanocomposites (pp. 123-155). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-14478-8_8

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