Double-network thermocells with extraordinary toughness and boosted power density for continuous heat harvesting

Z Lei, W Gao, P Wu - Joule, 2021 - cell.com
Thermocells hold great potential for continually harvesting waste heat to power ubiquitous
electronics, but their integration is hampered by leakage risk and poor mechanical …

Advances in thermo-electrochemical (tec) cell performances for harvesting low-grade heat energy: A review

I Burmistrov, R Khanna, N Gorshkov, N Kiselev… - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Thermo-electrochemical cells (also known as thermocells, TECs) represent a promising
technology for harvesting and exploiting low-grade waste heat (< 100–150° C) ubiquitous in …

Low-grade thermal energy harvesting and self-powered sensing based on thermogalvanic hydrogels

J Zhang, C Bai, Z Wang, X Liu, X Li, X Cui - Micromachines, 2023 - mdpi.com
Thermoelectric cells (TEC) directly convert heat into electricity via the Seebeck effect. Known
as one TEC, thermogalvanic hydrogels are promising for harvesting low-grade thermal …

Flexible N-Type Thermoelectric Composites Based on Non-Conductive Polymer with Innovative Bi2Se3-CNT Hybrid Nanostructured Filler

J Bitenieks, K Buks, R Merijs-Meri, J Andzane… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
This research is devoted to the fabrication of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) based n-type
thermoelectric composites with innovative hybrid bismuth selenide-multiwalled carbon …

Hybrid thermoelectrochemical and concentration cells for harvesting low-grade waste heat

K Kim, J Kang, H Lee - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
Thermoelectrochemical cells (TECs) are promising platforms for thermal energy conversion.
However, their widespread use is limited because of their low Seebeck coefficient and low …

High-Power-Density Thermoelectrochemical Cell Based on Ni/NiO Nanostructured Microsphere Electrodes with Alkaline Electrolyte

D Artyukhov, N Kiselev, E Boychenko, A Asmolova… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Effective low-grade waste heat harvesting and its conversion into electric energy by the
means of thermoelectrochemical cells (TECs) are a strong theme in the field of renewable …

Biomass-derived sustainable electrode material for low-grade heat harvesting

J Park, T Kim - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The ever-increasing energy demand and global warming caused by fossil fuels push for the
exploration of sustainable and eco-friendly energy sources. Waste thermal energy has been …

Gigantic effect due to redox electrodes on thermoelectric properties of ionic thermoelectric devices

G **ao, X Yang, J Zhang, C Wu, L Li, F Wang… - Surfaces and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Breakthroughs in thermoelectric converters based on ionic conductive materials have
opened up new possibilities in low-grade waste heat harvesting and wearable electronic …

Investigation of the effective voltage and performance of thermocells

J Park, Y Choe, T Kim - Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Thermocells, also called thermogalvanic cells, are a promising technology that can
efficiently harvest low-grade waste heat with direct thermoelectric conversion. The cells …

From Academia to Industry: Criteria for Upscaling Ionic Liquid-Based Thermo-Electrochemical Cells for Large-Scale Applications

A Tiozzo, A Bertinetti, A Tommasi, G Nicol, R Rocca… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Thermo-electrochemical cells (or thermocells) represent a promising technology to convert
waste heat energy into electrical energy, generating power with minimal material …