抄録
Recent innovative research and development of high performance thermoelectric materials for power generation in the temperature range from room temperature up to 1300K has been investigated. The concept of guiding principle for the enhancement of thermoelectric performance was briefly summarized including PGEC materials and independent control of the structure and function. In this paper as some of the promising materials, modified Bi-Te system, (filled) Skutterudites, clathrates and layered oxides were discussed.
