Interfacial engineering advances high-performance thermoelectric devices. The low stability, high contact resistance, and suboptimal performance of thermoelectric interface materials (TEiMs) are criti

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Interfacial engineering advances high-performance thermoelectric devices. The low stability, high contact resistance, and suboptimal performance of thermoelectric interface materials (TEiMs) are critical barriers to the efficiency of thermoelectric devices. This project aims to overcome these challenges through innovative interfacial design, targeting record-high device performance. Expected outcomes include a rapid and reliable workflow for designing advanced TEiMs by optimizing electrical and thermal resistances, with the goal of improving thermoelectric device efficiency by over 25%. This project may enhance scientific understanding and drive commercialization potentials in microelectronics and energy, positioning Australia as a global leader in renewable energy and environmental innovation.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4016 - Materials Engineering. Lead: Prof Zhi-Gang Chen