Thermoelectric Energy Conversion

Theories and Mechanisms, Materials, Devices, and Applications

1st Edition - January 19, 2021
Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
Editor: Ryoji Funahashi
Language: English
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Thermoelectric Energy Conversion: Theories and Mechanisms, Materials, Devices, and Applications provides readers with foundational knowledge on key aspects of thermoelectric conversion and reviews future prospects. Sections cover the basic theories and mechanisms of thermoelectric physics, the chemical and physical aspects of classical to brand-new materials, measurement techniques of thermoelectric conversion properties from the materials to modules and current research, including the physics, crystallography and chemistry aspects of processing to produce thermoelectric devices. Finally, the book discusses thermoelectric conversion applications, including cooling, generation, energy harvesting, space, sensor and other emerging areas of applications.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
About the editors
Ryoji Funahashi (editor-in-chief)
Section editors
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Section A: Theory and mechanism
1.1: Thermoelectric properties beyond the standard Boltzmann model in oxides: A focus on the ruthenates
Abstract
1.1.1: Introduction
1.1.2: Thermoelectric properties of p-type oxides
1.1.3: A focus on the ruthenates
1.1.4: Conclusion
1.2: Electron correlation
Abstract
1.2.1: Introduction
1.2.2: Hubbard model and Mott insulator
1.2.3: Thermopower enhanced by electron correlation
1.2.4: Layered cobalt oxides and heavy-fermion compounds
1.2.5: Concluding remarks
1.3: Thermal transport by phonons in thermoelectrics
Abstract
Acknowledgment
1.3.1: Introduction
1.3.2: Advances in computational methods
1.3.3: Advances in experimental measurements
1.3.4: Engineering phonon transport by nanostructures
1.3.5: Summary and outlook
Section B: Materials
2.1: Bismuth telluride
Abstract
Acknowledgments
2.1.1: Overview of bismuth telluride
2.1.2: Fine-grained Bi2Te3 alloys
2.1.3: Thermoelectric performance enhancement in (Bi,Sb)2Te3 and Bi2(Te,Se)3
2.1.4: Nanocomposites
2.1.5: Additional considerations
2.1.6: Summary
2.2: Thermoelectric properties of skutterudites
Abstract
Acknowledgments
2.2.1: Introduction
2.2.2: Structural forms of skutterudites
2.2.3: Synthesis of skutterudites
2.2.4: Electronic energy bands
2.2.5: Transport properties of skutterudites
2.2.6: Thermoelectric performance
2.2.7: Mechanical properties of skutterudites
2.2.8: Thermal stability of skutterudites
2.2.9: Thermoelectric modules based on skutterudites
2.2.10: Conclusion
2.3: Recent developments in half-Heusler thermoelectric materials
Abstract
2.3.1: Introduction
2.3.2: Background
2.3.3: Recent developments in XNiSn and XCoSb
2.3.4: New p-types
2.3.5: New n-type compositions
2.3.6: Conclusions and outlook
2.4: Pseudogap engineering of Fe2VAl-based thermoelectric Heusler compounds
Abstract
2.4.1: Introduction
2.4.2: Pseudogap engineering of thermoelectric materials
2.4.3: Fe/V off-stoichiometric effect
2.4.4: V/Al off-stoichiometric effect
2.4.5: Synergistic effect of off-stoichiometry and Ta doping
2.4.6: High-pressure torsion processing
2.4.7: Concluding remarks
2.5: Zintl phases for thermoelectric applications
Abstract
Acknowledgments
2.5.1: Introduction
2.5.2: What is a Zintl phase?
2.5.3: Zintl phases and thermoelectrics
2.5.4: Compounds with the AB2X2 composition
2.5.5: Compounds with the A14MPn11 composition
2.5.6: Compounds of the A2MPn2 composition
2.5.7: Compounds of the A11M6Pn12 composition
2.5.8: n-Type Zintl phases
2.5.9: KAlSb4 structure type
2.5.10: Zr3Ni3Sb4 structure type
2.5.11: Summary and outlook
2.6: High-performance sulfide thermoelectric materials
Abstract
2.6.1: Introduction
2.6.2: Low-dimensional sulfides
2.6.3: Phonon-liquid electron crystal and related materials
2.6.4: Conclusions
2.7: Synthetic minerals tetrahedrites and colusites for thermoelectric power generation
Abstract
2.7.1: Introduction
2.7.2: Tetrahedrites
2.7.3: Colusites
2.7.4: Conclusion and perspective
2.8: High-performance thermoelectrics based on metal selenides
Abstract
2.8.1: Introduction
2.8.2: State-of-the-art materials
2.8.3: Future outlook
2.9: Materials development and module fabrication in highly efficient lead tellurides
Abstract
Acknowledgment
2.9.1: Introduction
2.9.2: Nanostructuring and hierarchical structuring
2.9.3: Band convergence
2.9.4: Power generation module made of nanostructured lead telluride
2.9.5: Conclusions and insights for the future
2.10: Oxide thermoelectric materials: Compositional, structural, microstructural, and processing challenges to realize their potential
Abstract
2.10.1: Introduction
2.10.2: The n-type oxide thermoelectric materials
2.10.3: The p-type oxide thermoelectric materials
2.10.4: A toolbox to enhance the thermoelectric performance of oxide materials
2.10.5: Summary
2.11: Oxide thermoelectric materials
Abstract
Acknowledgments
2.11.1: Introduction
2.11.2: P-type oxides
2.11.3: N-type oxides
2.11.4: Applications
2.11.5: Outlook
2.12: Thermoelectric materials-based on organic semiconductors
Abstract
2.12.1: A short history of organic thermoelectrics
2.12.2: Thermoelectric properties of heavily doped PEDOT during polymerization
2.12.3: Thermoelectric properties of organic semiconductors with controlled molecular doping
2.12.4: N-type organic thermoelectric materials
2.12.5: Anisotropic thermal and electrical transport in organic semiconductors
2.13: Organic thermoelectric materials and devices
Abstract
2.13.1: Introduction
2.13.2: Charge transport in organic thermoelectric materials
2.13.3: Thermoelectric materials: Polymers and small molecules
2.13.4: Thermoelectric materials: Polymer nanocomposites
2.13.5: Organic thermoelectric devices
2.13.6: Summary
2.14: Thermoelectric materials and devices based on carbon nanotubes
Abstract
2.14.1: Introduction
2.14.2: SWCNTs as thermoelectric materials
2.14.3: Structure-property relationship
2.14.4: Doping
2.14.5: Summary and outlook
2.15: Higher manganese silicides
Abstract
Acknowledgment
2.15.1: Introduction
2.15.2: Unusual thermal expansion and striation problem
2.15.3: Dissipation of MnSi striations
2.15.4: Theoretical approach
2.15.5: Formation of HMS-based solid solutions
2.15.6: Thermoelectric performance of HMS-based solid solutions
2.15.7: Domain separation
2.15.8: Summary
2.16: Silicide materials: Thermoelectric, mechanical properties, and durability for Mg-Si and Mn-Si
Abstract
2.16.1: Basic thermoelectric characteristics by impurity doping and thermal durability
2.16.2: Electrode formation with low contact resistance
2.16.3: Mechanical properties of Mg- and Mn-based silicides
2.16.4: Theoretical and computational study: The electronic, structural, and thermoelectric properties of impurity-doped Mg2Si
2.17: Highly efficient Mg2Si-based thermoelectric materials: A review on the micro- and nanostructure properties and the role of alloying
Abstract
Acknowledgements
2.17.1: Introduction
2.17.2: Synthesis and groups of bulk materials
2.17.3: Structural properties and alloying
2.17.4: Thermoelectric properties
2.17.5: Summary
Section C: Devices and modules
3.1: Segmented modules
Abstract
3.1.1: Selection of TE materials
3.1.2: Topologic structure design
3.1.3: Interfacial materials and bonding technique
3.1.4: Samples of high-performance segmented modules
3.1.5: Future challenges
3.2: Power generation performance of Heusler Fe2VAl modules
Abstract
3.2.1: Introduction
3.2.2: Durable Heusler Fe2VAl thermoelectric modules
3.2.3: Estimation of power generation performance for high-temperature exhaust gases
3.2.4: Summary
3.3: Microthermoelectric devices using Si nanowires
Abstract
3.3.1: Introduction
3.3.2: Si-based microthermoelectric generator modules
3.3.3: Characterization
3.3.4: Summary and conclusion
3.4: Measurement techniques of thermoelectric devices and modules
Abstract
Acknowledgments
3.4.1: Introduction
3.4.2: Material properties and device performance
3.4.3: Thermoelectric device and module testing techniques
3.4.4: Device performance
3.4.5: Summary
3.5: Evaluation method and measurement example of thermoelectric devices and modules
Abstract
3.5.1: Introduction
3.5.2: Theory
3.5.3: Instrument
3.5.4: Measurement example
3.5.5: Summary
Section D: Applications
4.1: Thermoelectric air cooling
Abstract
4.1.1: Introduction
4.1.2: Principles of thermoelectric air cooling
4.1.3: Performance index
4.1.4: Application areas of thermoelectric air cooling
4.1.5: Recent development in thermoelectric air cooling
4.1.6: Challenges
4.1.7: Conclusions
4.2: Air-cooled thermoelectric generator
Abstract
4.2.1: Waste heat
4.2.2: Oxide thermoelectric module
4.2.3: Thermoelectric power unit of oxide module
4.2.4: Conclusion
4.3: Prospects of TEG application from the thermoelectric cooling market
Abstract
4.3.1: Introduction
4.3.2: History and current situation of thermoelectric application
4.3.3: Application of thermoelectric cooling and temperature control
4.3.4: Prospect of thermoelectric application for power generation
4.4: Thermoelectric applications in passenger vehicles
Abstract
Acknowledgment
4.4.1: Introduction
4.4.2: Heating and cooling/thermal management
4.4.3: Power generation/waste heat recovery
4.4.4: Conclusion and future outlook
4.5: Thermoelectric generators for full-sized trucks and sports utility vehicles
Abstract
Acknowledgments
Disclaimer
4.5.1: Introduction
4.5.2: Vehicle selection criteria
4.5.3: Thermal design and system sizing
4.5.4: Thermoelectric generator design and assembly
4.5.5: Vehicle integration and testing
4.5.6: Cost/benefit analysis
4.5.7: Summary and conclusions
4.6: Thermoelectric generation using solar energy
Abstract
4.6.1: Solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs)
4.6.2: Integration of thermoelectric generators with solar photovoltaic cells
4.6.3: Other techniques to enhance performance of hybrid systems
4.6.4: Summary
4.7: Development and demonstration of outdoor-applicable thermoelectric generators for IoT applications
Abstract
4.7.1: Introduction
4.7.2: Thermoelectric generation as a power source for wireless sensor networks
4.7.3: Practical implementation
4.7.4: IoT application
4.7.5: Conclusion
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