Gradient structures found in biological materials have served as a source of inspiration for
scientists seeking to enhance the performance of metals and alloys over the past decades …

A thermoelectric effect is a physical phenomenon consisting of the direct conversion of heat
into electrical energy (Seebeck effect) or inversely from electrical current into heat (Peltier …

Mineralische Rohstoffe sind für die industrielle Wertschöpfung, den technologischen
Fortschritt und den Erhalt unseres Wohlstands unverzichtbar. Sie leisten einen wichtigen …

The ability of thermoelectric (TE) materials to convert thermal energy to electricity and vice
versa highlights them as a promising candidate for sustainable energy applications. Despite …

Net zero refers to the balance of the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and the
amount removed from the atmosphere, and many companies and states have committed …

The thermoelectric effect allows direct and reversible conversion of thermal energy into
electricity. As a result, thermoelectric generators and coolers can be an essential part of the …

As a result of the complexity and difficulty of the lifetime assessment of the thermoelectric
(TE) module, the related research is still immature. In this work, to predict the lifetime of the …

This review reports the most recent developments of thermoelectric (TE) system coupled
with phase change material (PCM) and its promising integration options within various PCM …

With the ability to modulate electronic properties through molecular doping coupled with
ease in processability, semiconducting polymers are at the forefront in enabling organic …

This paper investigates the frictionless contact problem of a functionally graded
thermoelectric (FGTE) layered half-plane under the action of a rigid flat punch. The punch is …