在污染带来的全球挑战中,不断升级的能源费用,以及全球变暖的迫在眉睫的威胁,追求可持续能源解决方案已变得越来越必要。热电,一种有希望的绿色能源,可以利用废热并直接将其转化为电能。由于其环保特性,这项技术几个世纪以来一直备受关注,机械稳定性,尺寸和基材的多功能性,没有移动的组件。它的应用跨越了不同的领域,包括热回收,冷却,传感,在低温和高温下运行。然而,开发具有高性能效率的热电材料面临诸如高成本,毒性,对稀土元素的依赖。为了应对这些挑战,这份全面的审查涵盖了热电的关键方面,包括它的历史背景,基本操作原则,尖端材料,创新战略。特别是,一维纳米结构的潜力被探索为推进热电技术的有希望的途径。一维纳米结构的概念被广泛研究,包括各种配置及其对材料的热电性能的影响。还彻底讨论了一维纳米结构对热电参数的深远影响。综述还全面综述了一维热电材料的大规模合成方法,深入研究这种材料特有的热电性能的测量。最后,审查最后概述了前景,并确定了该领域进一步发展的潜在方向。
Amidst the global challenges posed by pollution, escalating energy expenses, and the imminent threat of global warming, the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has become increasingly imperative. Thermoelectricity, a promising form of green energy, can harness waste heat and directly convert it into electricity. This technology has captivated attention for centuries due to its environmentally friendly characteristics, mechanical stability, versatility in size and substrate, and absence of moving components. Its applications span diverse domains, encompassing heat recovery, cooling, sensing, and operating at low and high temperatures. However, developing thermoelectric materials with high-performance efficiency faces obstacles such as high cost, toxicity, and reliance on rare-earth elements. To address these challenges, this comprehensive
review encompasses pivotal aspects of thermoelectricity, including its historical context, fundamental operating principles, cutting-edge materials, and innovative strategies. In particular, the potential of one-dimensional nanostructuring is explored as a promising avenue for advancing thermoelectric technology. The concept of one-dimensional nanostructuring is extensively examined, encompassing various configurations and their impact on the thermoelectric properties of materials. The profound influence of one-dimensional nanostructuring on thermoelectric parameters is also thoroughly discussed. The
review also provides a comprehensive overview of large-scale synthesis methods for one-dimensional thermoelectric materials, delving into the measurement of thermoelectric properties specific to such materials. Finally, the
review concludes by outlining prospects and identifying potential directions for further advancements in the field.