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 …

Thermoelectric (TE) effects result from the interference of electrical current and heat flow in
various materials. This chapter presents a retrospective view on some of the milestones in …

The efficiency at maximum power (EMP) of heat engines operating as generators is one
corner stone of finite-time thermodynamics, the Curzon-Ahlborn efficiency $\eta_ {\rm CA} …

Optimization analysis of thermoelectric generators operation is of importance both for
practical applications and theoretical considerations. Depending on the desired goal, two …

Classical equilibrium thermodynamics is a theory of principles, which was built from
empirical knowledge and debates on the nature and the use of heat as a means to produce …

We present an in-depth analysis of the sometimes understated role of the principle of energy
conservation in linear irreversible thermodynamics. Our case study is that of a thermoelectric …

We show how small-signal analysis, a standard method in electrical engineering, may be
applied to thermoelectric device performance measurement by extending a dc model to the …

In a recent work, we have reported a study on the figure of merit of a thermoelectric system
composed by thermoelectric generators connected electrically and thermally in different …

In this work, we analyze different configurations of a thermoelectric system (TES) composed
of three thermoelectric generators (TEGs). We present the following considerations:(a) TES …

Increasing the maximum cooling effect of a Peltier cooler can be achieved through material
and device design. The use of inhomogeneous, functionally graded materials may be …