Flexible Bi2Te3-based thermoelectric generator with an ultra-high power density

•A flexible thermoelectric generator with newly structure design was fabricated.•The generator consists of rigid Bi2Te3 legs sandwiched by two flexible substrates.•The upper substrate is diced into blocks to ensure the generator some flexibility.•A specific power density of 13.1 mW/cm2 is achieved f...

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