Thin Film Thermoelectric Materials: Classification, Characterization, and Potential for Wearable Applications
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Abstract
Thermoelectric technology has the ability to convert heat directly into electricity and vice versa. With the rapid growth of portable and wearable electronics and miniature devices, the self-powered and maintenance of free thermoelectric energy harvester is highly desired as a potential power supply. Thin film thermoelectric materials are lightweight, mechanically flexible, and they can be synthesized from abundant resources and processed with a low-cost procedure, which offers the potential to develop the novel thermoelectric devices and hold unique promise for future electronics and miniature accessories. Here, a general classification for thin film thermoelectric materials varied by material compositions, and thermoelectric properties depended on different measurement technique. Several new flexible thermoelectric strategies are summarized with the hope that they can inspire further development of novel thermoelectric applications.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices · Thermal properties of materials · Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies
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Affiliations
School of Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Hubei University of Education, Wuhan 430205, China
State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, Jingdezhen 333001, China
Funding
National Natural Science Foundation of China · the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission · Shanghai Committee of Science and Technology, China · Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province, China · China Postdoctoral Science Foundation · Shanghai Pujiang Program
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