Molecules have the potential to act as sharp energy filters for electrical currents and could thereby outperform other materials considered for thermoelectric energy conversion. Yet, there is a gap between theoretical predictions and practical implementations in molecular thermoelectricity, and this research roadmap may guide the transition from academic research to valuable technology.
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Gemma, A., Gotsmann, B. A roadmap for molecular thermoelectricity. Nat. Nanotechnol. 16, 1299–1301 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41565-021-01012-0
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