Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Detailed guide to the fundamental science, applications and recent developments within the field of thermoelectric materials and devices

Lidong Chen (Author), Ruiheng Liu (Author), Xui Shi (Author)

9780128184134

Paperback, published 26 September 2020

282 pages, 100 illustrations (20 in full color)
22.9 x 15.1 x 1.9 cm, 0.46 kg

Thermoelectric Materials and Devices summarizes the latest research achievements over the past 20 years of thermoelectric material and devices, most notably including new theory and strategies of thermoelectric materials design and the new technology of device integration. The book's author has provided a bridge between the knowledge of basic physical/chemical principles and the fabrication technology of thermoelectric materials and devices, providing readers with research and development strategies for high performance thermoelectric materials and devices. It will be a vital resource for graduate students, researchers and technologists working in the field of energy conversion and the development of thermoelectric devices.

1. Basic theory of thermoelectricity2. Optimization strategy of thermoelectric materials3. Measurement of thermoelectric transport properties4. Typical thermoelectric materials5. Low-dimensional and nanostructured thermoelectric materials 6. Thermoelectric polymer and organic-inorganic composites7. Integration and application of thermoelectric devices

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM]