Thermoelectrics for medical applications: Progress, challenges, and perspectives

B Hu, XL Shi, J Zou, ZG Chen - Chemical engineering journal, 2022 - Elsevier
Thermoelectrics, enabling the direct conversion between heat and electrical energy, exhibit
great potentials for employing to localized power generation and refrigeration. Their unique …

IV‐VI/I‐V‐VI2 Thermoelectrics: Recent Progress and Perspectives

N Li, G Wang, Z Zhou, G Wang, G Han… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Thermoelectric energy conversion technology is considered as one of the most promising
solutions for recovering waste heat generated by fossil fuel combustion. As typical types of …

Improved figure of merit (z) at low temperatures for superior thermoelectric cooling in Mg3(Bi,Sb)2

N Chen, H Zhu, G Li, Z Fan, X Zhang, J Yang… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
The low-temperature thermoelectric performance of Bi-rich n-type Mg3 (Bi, Sb) 2 was limited
by the electron transport scattering at grain boundaries, while removing grain boundaries …

Effective mass from seebeck coefficient

GJ Snyder, A Pereyra… - Advanced Functional …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Engineering semiconductor devices requires an understanding of the effective mass of
electrons and holes. Effective masses have historically been determined in metals at …

Additive manufacturing of thermoelectrics: emerging trends and outlook

D Zhang, WYS Lim, SSF Duran, XJ Loh… - ACS Energy …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Additive manufacturing (AM) has progressed rapidly in recent years, thanks to its versatility
in printing complex and intricate shapes. Very recently, it has also been making inroads into …

Non-equilibrium strategy for enhancing thermoelectric properties and improving stability of AgSbTe2

J Cao, J Dong, K Saglik, D Zhang, SFD Solco… - Nano Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Inorganic thermoelectrics have progressed in leaps and bounds in the recent years. This is
largely driven by the advancements in both physical understanding coupled with structural …

Realizing an excellent conversion efficiency of 14.5% in the Mg 3 Sb 2/GeTe-based thermoelectric module for waste heat recovery

X Li, C Chen, L Yin, X Wang, J Mao, F Cao… - Energy & …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Mg3Sb2-based thermoelectric materials are drawing significant attention due to their earth-
abundant elements and multiple conduction band structures. Alloying Mg3Bi2 in Mg3Sb2 …

Designing good compatibility factor in segmented Bi0. 5Sb1. 5Te3–GeTe thermoelectrics for high power conversion efficiency

J Cao, XY Tan, N Jia, J Zheng, SW Chien, HK Ng… - Nano Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Over the past decade, thermoelectrics have progressed in leaps and bounds led by
advancements in their physical understanding and design. Figure of merit zT exceeding 2 …

Upcycling silicon photovoltaic waste into thermoelectrics

J Cao, Y Sim, XY Tan, J Zheng, SW Chien… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Two decades after the rapid expansion of photovoltaics, the number of solar panels
reaching end‐of‐life is increasing. While precious metals such as silver and copper are …

Integrating recyclable polymers into thermoelectric devices for green electronics

J Zheng, SFD Solco, CJE Wong, SA Sia… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Electronic waste (e-waste) recycling is one of the central frameworks of the circular
economy. However, most e-wastes consist of both organic and inorganic components, which …