New Materials and Devices for Thermoelectric Power Generation

Abstract

Power generation using thermoelectric devices is becoming an increasingly attractive solution to the world’s energy crisis due to substantial improvements in materials engineering, system optimization, and novel manufacturing technologies along with recent advances in nanotechnology. This book, New Materials and Devices for Thermoelectric Power Generation, is the result of contributions from several leading researchers and experts worldwide. It is an excellent source of information and knowledge for researchers, academicians, industry experts, energy policymakers, and economists working in alternative, green, and renewable energy, specifically thermoelectricity for direct electric power production. The book provides an in-depth understanding and extends the scientific and technological knowledge of thermoelectricity for future innovative applications.