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The Seebeck coefficient in liquids often reaches the mV/K range, yet its microscopic origin remains unclear due to the complexity of electrolyte systems. Here we propose a minimal electrostatic theory focusing on solvation entropy. Using…
The Seebeck coefficient, $S=L_{12}/(TL_{11})$, which is proportional to a ratio of the thermoelectric conductivity $L_{12}$ to the electric conductivity $L_{11}$ with $T$ being temperature is examined for two-dimensional Dirac electrons in…
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