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Nanowires in Thermoelectric Devices

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: The low efficiency of bulk thermoelectric materials has limited the widespread application of thermoelectric power generation. Theoretical and experimental investigations indicate that materials prepared in the form of nanowires show higher thermoelectric coefficients, thus promising to revolutionize the field. This article reviews the basics of thermoelectric power generation, conventional devices, the role of nanowires and the current status of the field.

Source: Transactions on Electrical and Electronic Materials

DOI: 10.4313/teem.2011.12.6.227

Authors: Keivan Davami, Jeong-Soo Lee, M. Meyyappan

Institutions: Pohang University of Science and Technology, Ames Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Research Foundation, National Research Foundation of Korea, Ministry of Education, Science and Technology