Abstract
As for the self-supporting composite films, it is significant to develop a structural design that allows for excellent flexibility while reducing the negative effect on thermoelectric (TE) properties. Herein, a robust, flexible TE film was fabricated by in situ chemical transformation and vacuum-assisted filtration without any organic solvents involved. The performance of the films was further optimized by adjusting the Ag/Te ratio and post-treatment methods. Owing to the semi-interpenetrating nanonetwork structure formed by AgxTe nanowires and bacterial cellulose, the obtained TE film displayed a high tensile strength of ∼78.4 MPa and a high power factor of 48.9 μW m-1 K-2 at room temperature. A slight electrical conductivity decrement of the TE film in flexible test (∼2% after 1000 bending cycles) indicates an excellent flexibility. Finally, a TE bracelet was assembled to harvest body heat energy, and a steady current of ∼2.7 μA was generated when worn on the wrist indoors. This work provides a reference for the structural design and practical application of flexible TE films.
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