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.

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.

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’.

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.

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

Fabrication And Characterization of Thermoelectric Generators From SiGe Thin Films

2008 ◽  
Vol 1102 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Budak ◽  
S. Guner ◽  
T. Hill ◽  
M. Black ◽  
S. B. Judah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Power Generation ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Seebeck Coefficient ◽  
Thermoelectric Power ◽  
Thermoelectric Materials ◽  
Thermoelectric Generator ◽  
Ion Beam ◽  
Thermoelectric Power Generation ◽  
The Cross

AbstractThermoelectric materials are being important due to their application in both thermoelectric power generation and microelectronic cooling. The thermoelectric power generations convert the heat change to electricity. The waste of heat could be useful if the thermoelectric power generation is applied. Effective thermoelectric materials have a low thermal conductivity and a high electrical conductivity. A high thermal conductivity causes too much heat leakage through heat conduction. The performance of the thermoelectric materials and devices is shown by a dimensionless figure of merit, ZT = S2σT/K, where S is the Seebeck coefficient, σ is the electrical conductivity, T is the absolute temperature and K is the thermal conductivity. ZT can be increased by increasing S, increasing σ, or decreasing K. In this study, we prepared thermoelectric generator devices of SiGe at the thickness of 112 nm using the ion beam assisted deposition (IBAD) system. Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS) analysis was used for the elemental analysis. The 5 MeV Si ion bombardment was performed using the AAMU Pelletron ion beam accelerator to make quantum clusters in the film to decrease the cross plane thermal conductivity, increase the cross plane Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity. To characterize the thermoelectric generator devices before and after Si ion bombardment we measured the cross plane Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity by Van der Pauw method, and thermal conductivity by 3w method for different fluences.

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
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