A novel approach to boost thermoelectric properties in cementitious composites via fractal metal oxides

Key Points

• Enhanced thermoelectric properties were observed in cementitious composites with fractal metal oxides,
• The introduction of fractal metal oxides improved thermal and electrical conductivity by over 30% in tested samples,
• Analysis of composite materials highlighted significant gains in thermoelectric performance using these novel additives,
• This approach may enable more efficient construction materials, serving both structural and energy applications.