scholarly journals Thermoelectric power generation: from new materials to devices

2019 ◽  
Vol 377 (2152) ◽  
pp. 20180450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gangjian Tan ◽  
Michihiro Ohta ◽  
Mercouri G. Kanatzidis
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Thermoelectric Power ◽  
Thermoelectric Materials ◽  
Direct Conversion ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Energy Materials ◽  
Thermoelectric Power Generation ◽  
Power Generation Technology ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Generation Technology

Thermoelectric technology offers the opportunity of direct conversion between heat and electricity, and new and exciting materials that can enable this technology to deliver higher efficiencies have been developed in recent years. This mini-review covers the most promising advances in thermoelectric materials as they pertain to their potential in being implemented in devices and modules with an emphasis on thermoelectric power generation. Classified into three groups in terms of their operating temperature, the thermoelectric materials that are most likely to be used in future devices are briefly discussed. We summarize the state-of-the-art thermoelectric modules/devices, among which nanostructured PbTe modules are particularly highlighted. At the end, key issues and the possible strategies that can help thermoelectric power generation technology move forward are considered. This article is part of a discussion meeting issue ‘Energy materials for a low carbon future’.

Thermoelectric Application for Power Generation in Japan

2010 ◽  
Vol 74 ◽  
pp. 83-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takenobu Kajikawa
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Thermoelectric Power ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Future Prospects ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Thermoelectric Power Generation ◽  
The Future ◽  
Power Generation Technology ◽  
Waste Incinerators ◽  
Generation Technology

Thermoelectric power generation technology has been recognized to contribute to the realization of environment-friendly society all over the world in the future. Present status and future prospects on the thermoelectric power generation technology in Japan are overviewed. The thermoelectric applications for power generation have been mainly considered to be one of the waste heat recovery systems from industrial, private, and transportation sectors in the Japanese energy system. Such activities have been in progress in Japan. Then, several demonstration system tests and feasibility study have been achieved using practical heat sources such as industrial furnaces, motorcycles, solid waste incinerators, and solar thermal systems have been achieved mainly by private companies. Several topics of experimental results on advanced modules based on layered oxides, Heusler alloys, filled Skutterudites for power generation from the view points from environment-friendly and nanostrucuture approach are included. In the future prospects the recent R&D projects of advanced materials for thermoelectric power generation technology and the commercialization of thermoelectric power generation applications are discussed.

Heat Pipe-Assisted Thermoelectric Power Generation Technology for Waste Heat Recovery

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 2039-2047 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ju-Chan Jang ◽  
Ri-Guang Chi ◽  
Seok-Ho Rhi ◽  
Kye-Bock Lee ◽  
Hyun-Chang Hwang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Heat Pipe ◽  
Thermoelectric Power ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat Recovery ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Thermoelectric Power Generation ◽  
Power Generation Technology ◽  
Generation Technology

scholarly journals Review of Development Status of Bi2Te3-Based Semiconductor Thermoelectric Power Generation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Chen ◽  
Xiangnan Hou ◽  
Chunyan Ma ◽  
Yinke Dou ◽  
Wentao Wu
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Thermoelectric Power ◽  
Thermoelectric Materials ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Environment Friendly ◽  
Thermoelectric Power Generation ◽  
Research Status ◽  
Power Generation Technology ◽  
New Type

Semiconductor thermoelectric power generation is a new type of energy-saving and environment-friendly power generation technology, which directly converts heat energy into electrical energy by using the characteristics of semiconductor thermoelectric materials and has broad application prospects. This paper introduces the basic principles of thermoelectric materials and semiconductor thermoelectric power generation. The research status and progress of Bi2Te3-based semiconductor materials and thermoelectric generators in recent years are also introduced, respectively. Then, the paper emphasizes the research status of low temperature difference semiconductor power generation and points out the future development directions.

Studies on Effective Utilization of SOFC Exhaust Heat Using Thermoelectric Power Generation Technology

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (7) ◽  
pp. 2306-2313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Takeshi Terayama ◽  
Susumu Nagata ◽  
Yohei Tanaka ◽  
Akihiko Momma ◽  
Tohru Kato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Thermoelectric Power ◽  
Effective Utilization ◽  
Thermoelectric Power Generation ◽  
Exhaust Heat ◽  
Power Generation Technology ◽  
Generation Technology

High efficiency Bi2Te3-based materials and devices for thermoelectric power generation between 100 and 300 °C

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 3120-3127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feng Hao ◽  
Pengfei Qiu ◽  
Yunshan Tang ◽  
Shengqiang Bai ◽  
Tong Xing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Temperature Gradient ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
Thermoelectric Power ◽  
Thermoelectric Materials ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Thermoelectric Power Generation ◽  
Conversion Efficiencies

High efficiency Bi2Te3-based thermoelectric materials and devices with energy conversion efficiencies of up to 6.0% under a temperature gradient of 217 K.

Identifying the Attitude of Environmental Practitioners toward Policy for Promoting Wind Energy in Taiwan Using Analytical Hierarchy Process

2014 ◽  
Vol 1008-1009 ◽  
pp. 133-136
Author(s):  
Yi Ti Tung ◽  
Tzu Yi Pai ◽  
I Ting Li ◽  
Tsung Yuan Ou ◽  
Chun Ping Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Total Power ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Energy Education ◽  
Power Generation Technology ◽  
Hierarchy Process ◽  
Policy Criterion ◽  
Generation Technology

The analytical hierarchical process (AHP) was adopted in this study to determine the priority of the policy criterion related to promoting wind energy, considering the environmental practitioners’ points of view. The results were described as follows. The practitioners from environmental organizations suggested that the most important major criteria are in the following order: policy criterion layer, technical criterion layer, economy criterion layer, and energy education criterion layer. For the global weights of the criteria, the criteria with top five weights were in the order as follows: “active development of green energy industry by government”, “supply and consumption method of low-carbon and low-pollution energy”, “increase of percentage of power generation from renewable energy in total power supply”, “encourage manufacturers to develop new wind power generation technology”, and “continually develop the technology projects which has potential and prospects in the future”.

Study on Green Low Carbon Building Design Based on Photovoltaic Power Generation Technology

2012 ◽  
Vol 193-194 ◽  
pp. 239-242
Author(s):  
Xiao Fu ◽  
Shi Guang Shen ◽  
Jie Yin
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Carbon Emissions ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Photovoltaic Power ◽  
Passive Design ◽  
Power Generation Technology ◽  
Generation Technology

Under the background of global warming, green low carbon buildings have become a trend which is considered to reduce the carbon emissions. This paper, on the basis of analysis on the traditional low carbon building design methods, puts forward a new concept of design supported by the technology of photovoltaic power generation. This paper introduces the development and principles of photovoltaic power generation and emphasizes the BIPV technology. Green low carbon building design based on BIPV can be divided into active and passive design, which all has a positive influence on the green low carbon design.

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