Deep neural networks for quick and precise geometry optimization of segmented thermoelectric generators

C Maduabuchi, C Eneh, AA Alrobaian, M Alkhedher - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
To solve the problems of the current optimization methods for solar segmented
thermoelectric generator performance based on numerical methods, this paper applied …

Thermo-mechanical optimization of thermoelectric generators using deep learning artificial intelligence algorithms fed with verified finite element simulation data

C Maduabuchi - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The rising levels of global warming in the environment owing to emissions from fossil-fuel-
based engines has increased the search for efficient clean energy systems. Thermoelectric …

Improving the performance of a solar thermoelectric generator using nano-enhanced variable area pins

C Maduabuchi - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Despite the desirable perks offered by solar thermoelectric generators (TEGs), their
efficiencies are nowhere close to those of solar photovoltaic systems. This has limited their …

Overall performance optimisation of tapered leg geometry based solar thermoelectric generators under isoflux conditions

C Maduabuchi, H Njoku, M Eke, C Mgbemene… - Journal of Power …, 2021 - Elsevier
The performance of thermoelectric devices improves either by changing the thermoelectric
material properties or the geometry of the thermoelectric leg. Many research papers show …

Effect of negative Poisson's ratio architecture on fatigue life and output power of flexible wearable thermoelectric generators

YJ Cui, C Liu, KF Wang, BL Wang, Y Liu - Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2023 - Elsevier
The negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) structure is the typical metamaterial structure that has
excellent mechanical performances and other functional properties. This paper employs the …

Fatigue life prediction and energy conversion efficiency evaluation of a photovoltaic-thermoelectric device subjected to time-varying thermal and wind hybrid loads

C Liu, YJ Cui, KF Wang, BL Wang - International Journal of Solids and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The photovoltaic-thermoelectric (PV-TE) device is one of the most promising pollution-free
devices along with the booming demand for green electricity. The multilayered PV-TE device …

Effects of leg geometry and multistaging of thermoelectric modules on the performance of a photovoltaic‐thermoelectric system using different photovoltaic cells

C Maduabuchi, R Lamba, H Njoku… - … Journal of Energy …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Research into improving the performance of photovoltaic (PV) systems using thermoelectric
generators (TEGs) has gained increased interest in recent times. Few studies have …

Solar power generation using a two‐stage X‐leg thermoelectric generator with high‐temperature materials

CC Maduabuchi, MN Eke… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Due to the adverse impacts of fossil fuel sources on the environment and human health,
research aimed at generating electricity from the sun has gained increased interest. These …

[HTML][HTML] An analytical model to evaluate influence of negative Poisson's ratio architecture on fatigue life and energy conversion performance of wearable …

YJ Cui, BL Wang, KF Wang, GG Wang - International Journal of Solids and …, 2022 - Elsevier
High performance, high stretchability and high strength are the urgent demands for the
wearable thermoelectric generators. This paper proposes a novel idea of the stretchable …

Thermodynamic modeling of a spectrum split perovskite/silicon solar cell hybridized with thermoelectric devices

MN Eke, OI Ibeagwu, EC Okoroigwe… - … Journal of Energy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
To facilitate the attainment of higher performance in the tandem perovskite/silicon solar cell,
this work seeks to conduct the thermodynamic modeling and analysis of a spectrum splitting …