Group IV metal chalcogenides (group IV MCs) have garnered significant attention from
scientific fraternity owing to their distinct structural features and interesting electronic …

Ten years ago, DM Rowe introduced the bestselling CRC Handbook of Thermoelectrics to
wide acclaim. Since then, increasing environmental concerns, desire for long-life electrical …

Direct energy conversion using thermoelectric generators (TEGs) is a research area of
growing interest because of its potential for increasing energy efficiency. Bulk thermoelectric …

Principles, preparation, characterisation, and application of functional materials containing a
gradient of their functional properties are surveyed, with main emphasis on thermoelectric …

In this work, a unique thermoelectric solid-state multi-stage cooler for operating
temperatures up to~ 140 K was developed. The extrusion technology was applied to …

High efficiency thermoelectric conversion is achieved by using materials with a maximum
figure of merit Z= S 2 σ/k, where S is the Seebeck coefficient, σ and k, the electrical and …

In the present work, a systematic study of structural, transport, and thermoelectric properties
of n-PbTe films on a mica substrate has been carried out. A wide range of film samples with …

Due to industrial activity, an enormous amount of heat is wasted on the environment
enabling energy loss and global warming. Thermoelectric (TE) technologies make possible …

Functionally graded materials (FGMs) are heterogeneous, with compositions that vary
spatially with respect to their dopant concentrations and structures. FGMs are designed to …

Development of thermoelectric conversion technology for power generation can alleviate the
demand for fossil energy and increase the efficiency of energy utilization. To achieve more …