Nanomaterials for Thermoelectric Devices

With the increased demand for energy, we are facing the grand challenge of energy sustainability. Renewable energy has attracted great interest as a solution to this problem. Among the various renewable energy sources available, solar energy and waste heat energy harvesting has significant advantages over others due to availability. A high energy conversion efficiency is critical for practical applications of thermoelectric energy conversion systems. Understanding the fundamentals of energy conversion mechanisms is essential. This book introduces thermoelectric energy conversion nanomaterials, the latest research progress in them, and related manufacturing processes. It also explains how thermoelectric nanomaterials play an indispensable role in heat-to-electricity energy conversion. It is a must-have reference for readers from academia and industry at all levels. 

A high energy conversion efficiency is critical for practical applications of thermoelectric energy conversion systems. Understanding the fundamentals of energy conversion mechanisms is essential. This book introduces thermoelectric energy conversion nanomaterials, the latest research progress in them, and related manufacturing processes. It also explains how thermoelectric nanomaterials play an indispensable role in heat-to-electricity energy conversion. It is a must-have reference for readers from academia and industry at all levels.