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Developments in materials for thermoelectric generation.

Author(s) : ROWE D. M.

Summary

The basic principles which govern the thermoelectric conversion of heat energy to electrical energy are outlined and the factors which maximize the conversion efficiency briefly discussed. An overview of the thermoelectric properties of established thermoelectric materials is presented and silicon-germanium alloys are taken as a case study of an attempt to improve the performance of an established thermoelectric material. Current research in developing "new" thermoelectric materials is reviewed. Finally the prospect is discussed of developing, in the foreseeable future, thermoelectric materials with substantially improved figures-of-merit.

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  • Original title: Developments in materials for thermoelectric generation.
  • Record ID : 1996-2241
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Uluslararasi Katilimla 10. Ulusal Isi Bilimi ve Teknigi Kongresi Bildirileri. ULIBTK'95. / ULIBTK'95. 10th Congress of thermal science and technology.
  • Publication date: 1995/09/06
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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