Advances in van der Waals thermoelectric materials: prospects and challenges

Fronzi, M; Mele, P; Ellis, AV; Stampfl, C

Advances in van der Waals thermoelectric materials: prospects and challenges

Fronzi, M

Mele, P Ellis, AV Stampfl, C

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Publisher:: ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Rsc Applied Interfaces, 2025, 2, (4), pp. 852-872
Issue Date:: 2025-03-20

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dc.contributor.author	Fronzi, M https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7855-9216
dc.contributor.author	Mele, P
dc.contributor.author	Ellis, AV
dc.contributor.author	Stampfl, C
dc.date.accessioned	2026-02-13T00:46:29Z
dc.date.available	2026-02-13T00:46:29Z
dc.date.issued	2025-03-20
dc.identifier.citation	Rsc Applied Interfaces, 2025, 2, (4), pp. 852-872
dc.identifier.issn	2755-3701
dc.identifier.issn	2755-3701
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/193447
dc.description.abstract	This paper provides a comprehensive review of models and advancements in the discovery of novel van der Waals (vdW) layered materials for thermoelectric applications. The theoretical complexities involved in predicting thermoelectric properties are explored, highlighting the key aspects and challenges in the accurate prediction of fundamental thermoelectric parameters. First-principles and semiclassical models are illustrated, and their respective strengths and limitations in guiding experimental efforts are discussed. The synthesis methods are discussed, suggesting the strengths and limitations of each approach. Current state-of-the-art characterisation techniques for measuring key thermoelectric properties are reported, along with examples of top-performing vdW materials. Critical challenges in developing high-efficiency thermoelectric materials are mentioned, suggesting future research directions.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
dc.relation.ispartof	Rsc Applied Interfaces
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1039/d4lf00383g
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	Advances in van der Waals thermoelectric materials: prospects and challenges
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	2
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Science
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dc.rights.license	This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.date.updated	2026-02-13T00:46:27Z
pubs.issue	4
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	2
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This paper provides a comprehensive review of models and advancements in the discovery of novel van der Waals (vdW) layered materials for thermoelectric applications. The theoretical complexities involved in predicting thermoelectric properties are explored, highlighting the key aspects and challenges in the accurate prediction of fundamental thermoelectric parameters. First-principles and semiclassical models are illustrated, and their respective strengths and limitations in guiding experimental efforts are discussed. The synthesis methods are discussed, suggesting the strengths and limitations of each approach. Current state-of-the-art characterisation techniques for measuring key thermoelectric properties are reported, along with examples of top-performing vdW materials. Critical challenges in developing high-efficiency thermoelectric materials are mentioned, suggesting future research directions.

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