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Bi and its alloys are important thermoelectric materials for solid-state refrigeration and power generation. An increase in the thermoelectric figure of merit is predicted due to quantum confinement and phonon scattering at interfaces for one-dimensional (1D) nanostructured thermoelectric materials. This chapter addresses recent developments in Bi-based nanostructured thermoelectric materials focused mainly on nanowires, nanotubes, and heterostructures. In addition, current challenges in preparation and measurement of 1D nanostructured thermoelectric materials are discussed.
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Li, L., Li, G. (2014). One-Dimensional Bi-Based Nanostructures for Thermoelectrics. In: Wang, X., Wang, Z. (eds) Nanoscale Thermoelectrics. Lecture Notes in Nanoscale Science and Technology, vol 16. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-02012-9_7
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