XU Qing (1993-), male, Doctoral candidate.
Thermoelectric materials (TE), which enable the direct energy conversion between heat and electricity, have attracted global attention in both academic and industrial sections, due to their significant applications in power generation and refrigeration. In this review, the research background of thermoelectrics will be introduced first, while the recent progress on several widely studied thermoelectric materials will be overviewed according to their working temperatures. In particular, their crystal structure characteristics and performance optimization strategies will be highlighted. The difficulties and challenges faced in thermoelectric technology, in terms of materials development, device fabrication and R&D modes, will be discussed. Finally, the prospect and expectation for the further development of thermoelectrics will be put forward.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |