Designing good compatibility factor in segmented Bi0. 5Sb1. 5Te3–GeTe thermoelectrics for high power conversion efficiency

J Cao, XY Tan, N Jia, J Zheng, SW Chien, HK Ng… - Nano Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Over the past decade, thermoelectrics have progressed in leaps and bounds led by
advancements in their physical understanding and design. Figure of merit zT exceeding 2 …

Modeling and analysis of the effect of thermal losses on thermoelectric generator performance using effective properties

H Lee, J Sharp, D Stokes, M Pearson, S Priya - Applied Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
A mathematical model for a thermoelectric generator (TEG) based on constitutive equations
has been developed to analyze temperature dependent performance in terms of output …

Low temperature gradient thermoelectric generator: Modelling and experimental verification

S Vostrikov, A Somov, P Gotovtsev - Applied Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable sensing paradigm assume the sensing
devices are available 24/7 and can be accessed from anywhere. This vision implies strict …

Simplified human thermoregulatory model for designing wearable thermoelectric devices

D Wijethunge, D Kim, W Kim - Journal of Physics D: Applied …, 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
Research on wearable and implantable devices have become popular with the strong need
in market. A precise understanding of the thermal properties of human skin, which are not …

Influence of thermal environment on optimal working conditions of thermoelectric generators

Y Apertet, H Ouerdane, C Goupil… - Journal of Applied …, 2014 - pubs.aip.org
Optimization analysis of thermoelectric generators operation is of importance both for
practical applications and theoretical considerations. Depending on the desired goal, two …

[PDF][PDF] The misconception of maximum power and power factor in thermoelectrics

LL Baranowski, GJ Snyder, ES Toberer - J. Appl. Phys, 2014 - authors.library.caltech.edu
It is commonly claimed that achieving maximum power from a thermoelectric generator
necessitates electrical load matching conditions instead of the operating condition derived …

[HTML][HTML] Response to “Comment on 'Effective thermal conductivity in thermoelectric materials'”[J. Appl. Phys. 113, 204904 (2013)]

LL Baranowski, G Jeffrey Snyder… - Journal of Applied …, 2014 - pubs.aip.org
It is commonly claimed that achieving maximum power from a thermoelectric generator
necessitates electrical load matching conditions instead of the operating condition derived …

Equivalent parameters for series thermoelectrics

Y Apertet, H Ouerdane, C Goupil, P Lecoeur - Energy Conversion and …, 2015 - Elsevier
We study the physical processes at work at the interface of two thermoelectric generators
(TEGs) thermally and electrically connected in series. We show and explain how these …

New evaluation parameter for wearable thermoelectric generators

D Wijethunge, W Kim - Journal of Applied Physics, 2018 - pubs.aip.org
Wearable devices constitute a key application area for thermoelectric devices. However,
owing to new constraints in wearable applications, a few conventional device optimization …

Simple engineering design for complex thermoelectric generators based on reduced current approach

W Wijesekara, A Rezania, L Rosendahl - Energy, 2015 - Elsevier
Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are niche candidate for the field of energy management
as electrical generator devices. Generally, comprehensive and accurate design techniques …