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Nanowires in Thermoelectric Devices

  • Davami, Keivan (Division of IT Convergence Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Lee, Jeong-Soo (Division of IT Convergence Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Meyyappan, M. (Division of IT Convergence Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center)
  • Published : 2011.12.25
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Abstract

The low efficiency of bulk thermoelectric materials has limited the widespread application of thermoelectric power generation. Theoretical and experimental investigations indicate that materials prepared in the form of nanowires show higher thermoelectric coefficients, thus promising to revolutionize the field. This article reviews the basics of thermoelectric power generation, conventional devices, the role of nanowires and the current status of the field.

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