Enhanced thermoelectric performance of highly conductive poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/carbon black nanocomposites for energy harvesting
Synthesized 030% carbon black/PEDOT composites show high thermoelectric efficiency. PEDOT layer coating the filler has an affinity to help its dispersion into the matrix. Strong conductive network between filler and matrix improves electrical conductivity. The Seebeck coefficient remains almost constant with filler load. Small changes in thermal conductivity are attributed to the phonon scattering effect.
thermoelectric carbon black energy harvesting poly(3 4-ethylenedioxythiophene) para-methylbenzenesulfonate coreshell structure