Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

SnSe Alloying Enables High Thermoelectric Efficiency in Out-of-Plane PbSnS<sub>2</sub> Crystals.

Journal of the American Chemical Society·2026
Same author

Effective Vacancy Regulation Simultaneously Realizes High-Performance Thermoelectric Cooling and Power Generation in n-Type PbSe Crystals.

Journal of the American Chemical Society·2026
Same author

Ultralow chromium doping enables all-PbSe thermoelectric cooling.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2026
Same author

The Nucleoporin NUP188 Enhances Liver Cancer Stemness via POU Class 5 Homeobox 1 Import and SRY-Box Transcription Factor 2 Stabilization.

The American journal of pathology·2026
Same author

Tailoring Local-Global Structures via Hot Deformation for High-Performance BiSbSe<sub>3</sub> Thermoelectrics.

Journal of the American Chemical Society·2026
Same author

Multifunctional Cu Doping Enhances Electron Transport and Thermoelectric Performance in n-Type BiSbSe<sub>3</sub>.

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 13, 2026

Author Spotlight: Advancements in High-Performance Thermoelectric Thin Films Through Radio Frequency Magnetron Sputtering
04:22

Author Spotlight: Advancements in High-Performance Thermoelectric Thin Films Through Radio Frequency Magnetron Sputtering

Published on: May 17, 2024

3.6K

Synergistic Material-Interface Engineering: Unlocking Superior Performance in PbSe Thermoelectric Modules.

Siqi Wang1, Yu Tian1, Qianqian Zhong2

  • 1School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China.

Advanced Materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)
|October 28, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Tellurium-free lead selenide (PbSe) offers a cost-effective solution for thermoelectric devices. This research demonstrates its potential for efficient power generation and solid-state cooling, overcoming material scarcity challenges.

Keywords:
PbSe crystalmultilayer interface engineeringpower factorthermoelectric coolingthermoelectric power generation

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Advancing Energy Solutions Using Nanocomposites as Processed Thermoelectric Materials
09:23

Author Spotlight: Advancing Energy Solutions Using Nanocomposites as Processed Thermoelectric Materials

Published on: May 17, 2024

2.1K
Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation
09:09

Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation

Published on: February 5, 2020

7.6K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 13, 2026

Author Spotlight: Advancements in High-Performance Thermoelectric Thin Films Through Radio Frequency Magnetron Sputtering
04:22

Author Spotlight: Advancements in High-Performance Thermoelectric Thin Films Through Radio Frequency Magnetron Sputtering

Published on: May 17, 2024

3.6K
Author Spotlight: Advancing Energy Solutions Using Nanocomposites as Processed Thermoelectric Materials
09:23

Author Spotlight: Advancing Energy Solutions Using Nanocomposites as Processed Thermoelectric Materials

Published on: May 17, 2024

2.1K
Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation
09:09

Asymmetric Thermoelectrochemical Cell for Harvesting Low-grade Heat under Isothermal Operation

Published on: February 5, 2020

7.6K

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Solid-State Physics
  • Thermoelectrics

Background:

  • Tellurium scarcity limits advanced thermoelectric applications.
  • Lead selenide (PbSe) is explored as a tellurium-free alternative.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a cost-effective, tellurium-free thermoelectric material.
  • To optimize PbSe for efficient power generation and solid-state cooling.

Main Methods:

  • Crystal growth and compositional optimization of PbSe.
  • Light tellurium alloying and trace bismuth substitution.
  • Multilayer interface engineering for electrical contacts.

Main Results:

  • Achieved a high power factor (≈37.5 µW cm⁻¹ K⁻²) and peak ZT (≈1.3 at 773 K).
  • Demonstrated a segmented leg with average ZT > 1.0, yielding ≈9.5% conversion efficiency.
  • Developed a 7-pair module with a cooling temperature difference of ≈63.2 K.

Conclusions:

  • PbSe is a viable, cost-effective material for high-performance thermoelectrics.
  • Optimized PbSe offers competitive performance for power generation and cooling.
  • This work addresses material limitations in advanced thermoelectric technologies.