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Ink-Printed Thermoelectric Materials and Devices: Material Preparation, Fabrication Techniques, and Applications
Juxiang Shao1, Lin Li1, Ming Yang1
1Key Laboratory of Computational Physics of Sichuan Province Yibin University Yibin Sichuan China.
Small Science
|June 19, 2026
Summary
Thermoelectric (TE) materials convert heat to electricity. This review explores advanced TE inks for printed devices, focusing on material preparation, printing techniques, and applications in energy harvesting and sensing.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Energy Technology
Background:
- Thermoelectric (TE) materials offer sustainable energy solutions by converting thermal and electrical energy.
- Significant progress in TE material figure of merit (ZT) has been made, but scalable manufacturing remains a challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- This review systematically summarizes recent advancements in thermoelectric inks for additive manufacturing.
- It focuses on material preparation, processing techniques, and applications of printed TE devices.
Main Methods:
- The review covers material preparation, including TE ink formulation and binding strategies.
- It discusses processing techniques like inkjet and screen printing for TE device fabrication.
Main Results:
- Recent progress in TE ink development enables precise geometric control and scalability for high-performance printed TE devices.
- Printed TE devices show promise for energy harvesting, thermal management, and sensing applications.
Conclusions:
- The review establishes a framework for future development of printed TE materials and devices.
- TE ink principles may extend to biomedical applications like tissue repair and disease treatment.
