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Polyaniline Composites as Thermoelectric Materials
by Dr. Fuat Erden
Thermoelectric materials are attracting attention due to their ability to convert waste heat. So far, the best thermoelectric materials with highest efficiencies are inorganic materials like Bi2Te3 and PbTe. However, they are toxic, scarce, and expensive. Therefore, environmentally friendly, lightweight and flexible organic thermoelectric materials are started to receive more interest in thermoelectric applications. Among them, polyaniline (PANI) and PANI based materials are receiving a special interest due to easy synthesis, low cost, and excellent environmental stability. However, thermoelectric performance of PANI-based organic materials is still lower as compared to the state-of-the-art inorganic thermoelectric materials. In the present talk, Dr. Erden will present the outcome of his recent studies on the thermoelectric performance of polyaniline-based composites. His research investigates the relationship between the structures and thermoelectric properties of the PANI and PANI based composites, with a focus to develop high-performance thermoelectric materials.