# Toward a Consensus Characterization Protocol for Organic Thermoelectrics

## TL;DR

This paper proposes a standardized protocol for reporting performance metrics in organic thermoelectrics to improve reproducibility and assess real-world viability.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a consensus-based checklist for standardized reporting of organic thermoelectric performance metrics.

## Key findings

- Common issues in performance reporting for organic thermoelectrics were identified.
- A checklist is proposed to ensure reproducibility and clarity in published results.

## Abstract

As the field of organic thermoelectrics advances toward maturity, an accurate and standardized reporting of performance metrics becomes essential to drive further progress and assess real‐world viability. The common geometric form factors and material properties (conductivity, anisotropy, stability, etc.) differ from those of conventional bulk inorganic systems, and thus specific recommendations may apply. Herein, we compile prevalent points of concern in the reporting of thermoelectric performance for organic materials and devices. Moreover, we propose a list of critical factors and metrics that should be explicitly documented when reporting the performance of novel organic thermoelectric materials or devices.

We advocate a common consensus on accurate and standardized reporting of performance metrics in the field of organic thermoelectrics. We summarize prevalent issues in the literature and propose a pre‐submission checklist to support the publication of reproducible results.