Conducting Polymers: Efficient Thermoelectric Materials

This review highlights the recent progress made in the area of thermoelectric (TE) applications of conducting polymers and related composites. Several examples of such materials and their TE properties are discussed. TE properties of new poly(2,7-carbazole) derivatives are highlighted. References are also made to carbon nanotube/polymer composites and their improved electrical and TE performance. Studies on polymer/inorganic materials composites have also taken a step forward and have shown very promising TE properties. (C) 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part B: Polym Phys 49: 467-475, 2011