Low-Grade Thermal Energy Harvesting

Advances in Materials, Devices, and Emerging Applications

1st Edition - March 22, 2022
Editor: Shiren Wang
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 6 9 0 - 1
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 2 3 6 9 1 - 8

Low-Grade Thermal Energy Harvesting: Advances in Thermoelectrics, Materials, and Emerging Applications provides readers with fundamental and key concepts surrounding low-grade… Read more

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Low-Grade Thermal Energy Harvesting: Advances in Thermoelectrics, Materials, and Emerging Applications provides readers with fundamental and key concepts surrounding low-grade thermal energy conversion while also reviewing the latest research directions. The book covers the most promising and emerging technologies for low-grade heat recovery, harvesting and conversion, including wearable thermoelectrics and organic thermoelectrics. Each chapter includes key materials, principles, design and fabrication strategies for low-grade heat recovery. Special attention on emerging materials such as organic composites, 2D materials and nanomaterials are also included. The book emphasizes materials and device structures that enable the powering of wearable electronics and consumer electronics.

The book is suitable for materials scientists and engineers in academia and R&D in manufacturing, industry, energy and electronics.

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Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Contributors
Chapter 1 Principles of low-grade heat harvesting
Abstract
1.1 Motivation
1.2 Working principles of low-grade heat harvesting
1.3 Performance characterization and comparison
References
Chapter 2 Stretchable thermoelectric materials/devices for low-grade thermal energy harvesting
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 What is stretchability?
2.3 Organic stretchable TE materials
2.4 Gel-based stretchable TE materials
2.5 Architectural strategies for stretchable thermoelectric devices
2.6 Potential applications of stretchable thermoelectric materials/devices in low-grade energy harvesting field
2.7 Conclusion and outlook
References
Chapter 3 Wearable power generation via thermoelectric textile
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Fabrication of fiber/yarn-shaped thermoelectric materials
3.3 Thermoelectric textiles
3.4 Thermoelectric cooling textiles
3.5 Thermoelectric passive sensing textiles
3.6 Outlook
References
Chapter 4 Thermoelectric ionogel for low-grade heat harvesting
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Fundamental principles of ionic thermoelectric conversion systems
4.3 Preparation and applications of thermoelectric ionogel
4.4 Challenges and opportunities
References
Chapter 5 Osmotic heat engines for low-grade thermal energy harvesting
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Fundamental principles of thermo-osmotic systems
5.3 Thermo-osmotic ionogel
5.4 Challenges and opportunities
References
Chapter 6 Liquid-based electrochemical systems for the conversion of heat to electricity
Abstract
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Thermogalvanic cell
6.3 Thermally regenerative electrochemical cycles
6.4 Thermo-osmotic energy conversion
6.5 Summary and perspectives
References
Chapter 7 Liquid-state thermocells for low-grade heat harvesting
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Advances in thermocells
7.3 Challenges and opportunities
References
Chapter 8 Bimetallic thermally-regenerative ammonia batteries
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Working principle
8.3 Temperature effects
8.4 Decoupled electrolytes
8.5 Flow batteries
8.6 Summary and outlook
References
Chapter 9 Iron perchlorate electrolytes and nanocarbon electrodes related to the redox reaction
Abstract
9.1 Introduction to thermocells
9.2 Temperature coefficient of electrochemical redox potential
9.3 Evaluation of the electrolyte performance
9.4 Capability of power generation of thermocells
9.5 Summary
References
Chapter 10 Thermal energy harvesting using thermomagnetic effect
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Working principle of thermomagnetic energy harvesting
10.3 Thermodynamics of thermomagnetic cycle
10.4 Thermomagnetic materials
10.5 Thermomagnetic energy harvesters
10.6 Summary and future perspective
References
Chapter 11 Salt hydrate-based composite materials for thermochemical energy storage
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Salt requirements and screening processes of salt hydrates
11.3 State of the art on salt-based composite materials for thermochemical energy storage
11.4 Limitations and considerations when designing composite materials
11.5 Conclusion
References
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