Possible approaches to high efficiency thermoelectric devices (poster)

Santosh K. Shrestha; Gavin Conibeer; Chu-Wei Jiang; Dirk Koenig; SIGNAL PROC SOC Ieee

doi:10.1109/COMMAD.2006.4429870

Possible approaches to high efficiency thermoelectric devices (poster)

Santosh K. Shrestha, Gavin Conibeer, Chu-Wei Jiang, Dirk Koenig, SIGNAL PROC SOC Ieee

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Thermoelectric power generators can convert thermal energy directly to electrical energy. These devices are maintenance free since they do not have mechanical moving parts. Importantly, waste heat, for example, from thermal plants or the exhaust system of automobiles, can be converted into electricity, thus has potential to increase overall energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Currently available thermoelectric devices are limited due to their poor efficiency caused by low thermoelectric figure of merit In this work, we discuss the use of energy selective contacts to enhance efficiency of thermoelectric devices.

Original language	English
Pages	28-31
Number of pages	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/COMMAD.2006.4429870
Publication status	Published - 2006
Externally published	Yes
Event	Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices - Perth, Australia Duration: 6 Dec 2006 → 8 Dec 2006

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Conference	Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Perth
Period	6/12/06 → 8/12/06

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