THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL

摘要

The present invention relates broadly to a matrix of semi-conducting nanoparticles (1) whose surfaces have been functionalised by polar molecules (3) and wherein the semi-conductor nanoparticles are further linked to each other by bridging molecules (2). It has been found that high efficiency thermoelectric materials may be made that have ZT values exceeding those previously obtained by those skilled in the art.