Affiliation:
1. Department of Physics and Astronomy, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634-0978, USA.
Abstract
Strategies for efficient thermoelectrics
Thermoelectric materials convert heat into electricity and can provide solid-state cooling for spot-sized refrigeration. One important barrier for adopting these materials beyond niche applications is their low efficiency. He and Tritt review the mechanisms and strategies for improving thermoelectric efficiency. They discuss how to report material performance and highlight the most promising materials. With new materials and strategies for performance enhancement, thermoelectrics are poised to alter the renewable energy landscape.
Science
, this issue p.
eaak9997
Funder
National Science Foundation
Publisher
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
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