Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: Single-molecule junctions and self-assembled monolayer junctions are attractive architectures for thermoelectric devices. However, given the poor thermoelectric performance of organic molecules investigated so far, molecules characterized by high conductance and Seebeck coefficient values are desired to be explored. Metal complexes are promising possible active components of high-performance thermoelectric devices given that metal-ligand combinations and functions can be made to vary to modulate the transmission functions, thus strongly influencing conductance and Seebeck coefficient. In this concept article are described recent studies wherein thermoelectric measurements were conducted on metal complex junctions. Furthermore, the potential for the use of the junctions in thermoelectric devices is discussed.
Source: Chemistry - A European Journal
Author: Yuya Tanaka
Institution: Tokyo Institute of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $4,640
Funders: Asahi Glass Foundation, Tonen General Sekiyu Research/Development Encouragement and Scholarship Foundation, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science London, Inamori Foundation, Iwatani Naoji Foundation, Murata Science Foundation, Tokuyama Science Foundation, Toyota Physical and Chemical Research Institute, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
OpenAlex ID: W4323294811