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Synthesis and Optimization of Chalcogenides Quantum Dots Thermoelectric Materials

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The modernization of world economy, which is built on the basis of extensive utilization of fossil energy, has brought great convenience to people’s lives. However, the consumption of fossil energy, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, has exceeded the medium-term point of the existing reserves, which means that if the consumption increases by 2 % compared to current level, the energy resources, on which modern economy was built, will deplete quickly. In addition, the disposable utilization of fossil energy also causes serious environmental pollution, challenging the sustainable development of human society. Therefore, seeking of new clean and renewable energy materials to deal with the energy and environmental crisis has become a worldwide research hot spot.

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