Enhanced Thermoelectric Properties of Core/Shell Heterostructure Nanowire Composites

Microstructure analysis indicates that Te/Bi core/shell nanowires are formed by a solution phase epitaxial growth process. The obtained Te/Bi core/shell nanowire composites possess a greatly enhanced Seebeck coefficient and a lowered thermal conductivity. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2008/adma200800162_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.