Chapter 10
Measurement Techniques of Thermoelectric-related Performance
Jiamin Ding,
Zhiyi Li,
Fengjiao Zhang,
Ye Zou,
Chong-an Di,
Jiamin Ding
Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun North First Street 2, Beijing, 100190 China
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, School of Chemical Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
Search for more papers by this authorZhiyi Li
Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun North First Street 2, Beijing, 100190 China
Search for more papers by this authorFengjiao Zhang
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, School of Chemical Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
Search for more papers by this authorYe Zou
Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun North First Street 2, Beijing, 100190 China
Search for more papers by this authorChong-an Di
Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun North First Street 2, Beijing, 100190 China
Search for more papers by this authorJiamin Ding,
Zhiyi Li,
Fengjiao Zhang,
Ye Zou,
Chong-an Di,
Jiamin Ding
Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun North First Street 2, Beijing, 100190 China
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, School of Chemical Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
Search for more papers by this authorZhiyi Li
Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun North First Street 2, Beijing, 100190 China
Search for more papers by this authorFengjiao Zhang
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, School of Chemical Sciences, Beijing, 100049 China
Search for more papers by this authorYe Zou
Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun North First Street 2, Beijing, 100190 China
Search for more papers by this authorChong-an Di
Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun North First Street 2, Beijing, 100190 China
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Daoben Zhu
CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongguancun North First Street 2, Beijing, 100190 China
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 04 November 2022
Summary
Accurate measurement of key parameters is essential for correctly evaluating performance of organic thermoelectric (OTE) materials. In this chapter, we systematically introduce the measurement principles, methods, and error analysis of the key parameters, namely, the electrical conductivity, Seebeck coefficient, and thermal conductivity of OTE materials and devices. Of particular note, we highlight the importance of simultaneously measuring the three key parameters for an accurate evaluation of TE performance. In addition, the characterization methods of the carrier concentration and electronic structure are introduced, because they play a key role in determining TE parameters. Finally, key aspects for future development of measuring technology in OTE materials are put forward.
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