“…[4][5][6] Bi 2 Te 3 is one of the most studied TE materials due to its high TE performance at room temperature. 7 Some of the methods explored for preparation of Bi 2 Te 3 films include radio-frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering, [8][9][10][11][12] electrodeposition, 13 flash evaporating deposition, 14 pulsedelectroplating, 4,15,16 and even screen-printing and brush-printing. 5,17 Each method has its own unique advantages and disadvantages.…”