Bottom-up design and efficient synthesis of layer-structured thermoelectric materials for power generation: the case of Bi2Se3

Key Points

• Layer-structured thermoelectric materials exhibit significantly improved power generation efficiency,
• The synthesis of bismuth selenide demonstrated a notable increase in thermoelectric performance,
• Assessment included various synthesis techniques to analyze the properties of the materials,
• Highlights the need for advanced methods to enhance thermoelectric efficiency in energy applications.