Thermoelectric Nanomaterials

2013-07-20 Technology & Engineering

Author : Kunihito Koumoto
Release : 2013-07-20
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Rating : 375/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Thermoelectric Nanomaterials by : Kunihito Koumoto

Download or read book Thermoelectric Nanomaterials written by Kunihito Koumoto. This book was released on 2013-07-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presently, there is an intense race throughout the world to develop good enough thermoelectric materials which can be used in wide scale applications. This book focuses comprehensively on very recent up-to-date breakthroughs in thermoelectrics utilizing nanomaterials and methods based in nanoscience. Importantly, it provides the readers with methodology and concepts utilizing atomic scale and nanoscale materials design (such as superlattice structuring, atomic network structuring and properties control, electron correlation design, low dimensionality, nanostructuring, etc.). Furthermore, also indicates the applications of thermoelectrics expected for the large emerging energy market. This book has a wide appeal and application value for anyone being interested in state-of-the-art thermoelectrics and/or actual viable applications in nanotechnology.

Nanomaterials for Thermoelectric Devices

2018-10-03 Science

Author : Yong X. Gan
Release : 2018-10-03
Genre : Science
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Book Rating : 758/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Nanomaterials for Thermoelectric Devices by : Yong X. Gan

Download or read book Nanomaterials for Thermoelectric Devices written by Yong X. Gan. This book was released on 2018-10-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the increaseing global demand for energy, we are facing a huge challenge of energy sustainability. Renewable energy has attracted an immense amount of interest with regard to solving the sustainbility issue. Among the various renewable energy sources, solar heat and waste heat energy has significant advantages due to its availability. Thermoelectric nanomaterials play an indispensable role in heat-to-electricity energy conversion. A high energy conversion efficiency is critical for practical applications of thermoelectric energy conversion systems, and understanding the fundamentals of energy conversion mechanisms is essential. This book details thermoelectric energy conversion nanomaterials and the related manufacturing processes. It also introduces the latest research progress in thermoelectric energy conversion nanomaterials. It is a great reference for readers from both academia and industry.

Thermoelectric Bi2Te3 Nanomaterials

2015-04-23 Technology & Engineering

Author : Oliver Eibl
Release : 2015-04-23
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Rating : 621/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Thermoelectric Bi2Te3 Nanomaterials written by Oliver Eibl. This book was released on 2015-04-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by the initiators of a priority research program funded by the German Science Foundation and written by an international team of key players, this is the first book to provide an overview of nanostructured thermoelectric materials -- putting the new developments into perspective alongside conventional thermoelectrics. As such, it reviews the current state of research on thermoelectric Bi2Te3 nanomaterials, covering advanced methods of materials synthesis, characterization of materials structures and thermoelectric properties, as well as advances in the theory and modeling of transport properties. Nanomaterials-based thermoelectric devices are also discussed with respect to their properties, their suitability for different energy generation applications, and in light of their commercialization potential. An outlook on the chances, challenges and future directions of research rounds off the book, giving a straightforward account of the fundamental and technical problems - plus ways to overcome them.

Nanoscale Thermoelectrics

2013-11-18 Technology & Engineering

Author : Xiaodong Wang
Release : 2013-11-18
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Rating : 129/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Nanoscale Thermoelectrics written by Xiaodong Wang. This book was released on 2013-11-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the efficient utilization of energy resources and the minimization of environmental damage, thermoelectric materials can play an important role by converting waste heat into electricity directly. Nanostructured thermoelectric materials have received much attention recently due to the potential for enhanced properties associated with size effects and quantum confinement. Nanoscale Thermoelectrics describes the theory underlying these phenomena, as well as various thermoelectric materials and nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes, SiGe nanowires, and graphene nanoribbons. Chapters written by leading scientists throughout the world are intended to create a fundamental bridge between thermoelectrics and nanotechnology, and to stimulate readers' interest in developing new types of thermoelectric materials and devices for power generation and other applications. Nanoscale Thermoelectrics is both a comprehensive introduction to the field and a guide to further research, and can be recommended for Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science departments.

Advanced Thermoelectrics

2017-11-06 Science

Author : Zhifeng Ren
Release : 2017-11-06
Genre : Science
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Book Rating : 734/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Advanced Thermoelectrics by : Zhifeng Ren

Download or read book Advanced Thermoelectrics written by Zhifeng Ren. This book was released on 2017-11-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview on nanostructured thermoelectric materials and devices, covering fundamental concepts, synthesis techniques, device contacts and stability, and potential applications, especially in waste heat recovery and solar energy conversion. The contents focus on thermoelectric devices made from nanomaterials with high thermoelectric efficiency for use in large scale to generate megawatts electricity. Covers the latest discoveries, methods, technologies in materials, contacts, modules, and systems for thermoelectricity. Addresses practical details of how to improve the efficiency and power output of a generator by optimizing contacts and electrical conductivity. Gives tips on how to realize a realistic and usable device or module with attention to large scale industry synthesis and product development. Prof. Zhifeng Ren is M. D. Anderson Professor in the Department of Physics and the Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston. Prof. Yucheng Lan is an associate professor in Morgan State University. Prof. Qinyong Zhang is a professor in the Center for Advanced Materials and Energy at Xihua University of China.

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