Radical-mediated molecular dispersion stops carbon nanotubes from clumping together, enabling record thermoelectric efficiency

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1136720

"overcomes 20 year trade-off, suppressing nanotube self-aggregation without compromising electrical conductivity, utilizing small molecule featuring donor-acceptor backbone/ pendant free-radical terminals... flexible nine-leg thermoelectric generator confirmed material's ability to efficiently convert human body heat into usable electricity while maintaining structural durability under repeated bending... battery-free, flexible: wearable health monitors, smart textiles, ambient thermal energy harvesters"