Engineering Process of Polymer for Thermoelectric Applications

Min Wang; Xiao Zhang; Li-Yao Liu; Ye Zou; Chong-An Di

doi:10.1007/s10118-026-3622-9

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Engineering Process of Polymer for Thermoelectric Applications

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- Engineering Process of Polymer for Thermoelectric Applications
- Chinese Journal of Polymer Science Vol. 44, Issue 4, Pages: 906-921(2026)
- Affiliations：
  
  a.Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
  b.School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
- Author bio：
  
  liuliyao@iccas.ac.cn (L.Y.L.)
  dicha@iccas.ac.cn (C.A.D.)
- Funds：
- DOI：10.1007/s10118-026-3622-9
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- Received：08 January 2026，
  
  Accepted：11 February 2026，
  
  Online First：10 March 2026，
  
  Published：05 April 2026
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Wang, M.; Zhang, X.; Liu, L. Y.; Zou, Y.; Di, C. A. Engineering process of polymer for thermoelectric applications. Chinese J. Polym. Sci. 2026, 44, 906–921

Min Wang, Xiao Zhang, Li-Yao Liu, et al. Engineering Process of Polymer for Thermoelectric Applications[J]. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2026, 44(4): 906-921.
Wang, M.; Zhang, X.; Liu, L. Y.; Zou, Y.; Di, C. A. Engineering process of polymer for thermoelectric applications. Chinese J. Polym. Sci. 2026, 44, 906–921 DOI： 10.1007/s10118-026-3622-9.

Min Wang, Xiao Zhang, Li-Yao Liu, et al. Engineering Process of Polymer for Thermoelectric Applications[J]. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2026, 44(4): 906-921. DOI： 10.1007/s10118-026-3622-9.

摘要

This review systematically summarizes the latest advances in polymer processing techniques for thermoelectric applications and explores the intrinsic relationships among the processing methods

microstructure

and thermoelectric performance. Finally

future perspectives are presented for the industrialization of high-performance organic thermoelectric devices.

Abstract

Thermoelectric (TE) materials

which are capable of direct conversion between heat and electricity

offer a promising solution for sustainable energy harvesting. Conjugated polymers have emerged as compelling candidates for flexible TE devices owing to their intrinsic flexibility

low cost

and low thermal conductivity. The performance of polymer-based organic thermoelectrics (OTEs) is profoundly influenced by the processing methods

which dictate molecular packing

crystallinity

and film morphology. This review systematically summarizes recent advances in polymer processing techniques for TE applications

including solution processing

patterning techniques

and large-area fabrication. We discuss the interrelationships among processing techniques

polymer microstructure

and TE performance

concluding with the current challenges and future perspectives for industrializing high-performance OTE devices.

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