Self-Doping Enables Flexible Ag 2 Se Bulks for Room-Temperature Thermoelectric Generators and Coolers

Key Points

• To explore the effects of self-doping on the performance of thermoelectric materials at room temperature.
• Developed self-doping techniques in silver selenide (Ag2Se) materials.
• Evaluated the mechanical and thermoelectric properties under varying conditions.
• Compared performance against traditional thermoelectric materials.
• Achieved improved deformability without sacrificing efficiency.
• Demonstrated potential for room-temperature thermoelectric generators and coolers utilizing Ag2Se.