Self-Healing Thermoelectric Applications Based on Conductive Polymers and Organic–Inorganic Composites
발표자
최현수 (충남대학교)
연구책임자
최현수 (충남대학교)
김병관 (충남대학교)
초록
내용
Electronically conductive polymers are attractive for thermoelectric applications due to their easy processability, tunable electrical properties, and mechanical flexibility. Incorporating self-healing mechanisms further allows these materials to maintain their intrinsic electrical and mechanical performance over time, contributing to enhanced durability and sustainability. Such self-healing thermoelectric polymers are particularly promising for wearable devices, which are often subjected to harsh conditions and mechanical damage that degrade thermoelectric efficiency. By enabling recovery from these damages, self-healing polymers can prolong device performance. We review recent advances in self-healing organic and organic–inorganic composite thermoelectric materials, highlighting current research trends, limitations, and future challenges.