Enhanced thermoelectric performance of flexible PEDOT:PSS/PEG matrices incorporating hollow Ag@Ag 2 Se core–shell fillers

Key Points

• This research aims to enhance thermoelectric performance through the integration of hollow Ag@Ag2Se fillers in PEDOT:PSS/PEG matrices.
• Incorporated hollow Ag@Ag2Se core-shell fillers into PEDOT:PSS/PEG matrices.
• Evaluated energy filtering and phonon scattering effects.
• Measured thermal conductivity and ZT at 300 K.
• Demonstrated improved ZT values, indicating enhanced thermoelectric performance.
• Achieved low thermal conductivity in the composite material.