Thermoelectric Power Generation: Volume 1044 (MRS Proceedings) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1558999876 ISBN 13: 9781558999879

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Thermoelectric materials can be employed to develop thermoelectric power generation modules used to convert heat flow into electricity without any moving parts. Increasing the efficiency of these devices is of high interest for application in waste heat recovery and power generation. The focus of this book is in the fields of thermoelectrics, thermionics and thermoacoustics for thermal-to-electric energy conversion. It is a challenge to find materials with high electrical conductivity while simultaneously exhibiting high thermopower and low thermal conductivity and promising materials are often brittle so research of these materials is of particular interest. The book provides a concise reference on the current status of thermoelectric materials research and development and emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature - materials science, physics, chemistry and engineering - of the research needed to advance the field. Topics include: nanocomposites; nanocomposites and theory; chalcogenides; bulk thermoelectrics; chalcogenides - thin films and thermionics; thin films and devices; and new and emerging materials and standards.

About this title

Book Description:

The MRS Symposium Proceeding series is an internationally recognised reference suitable for researchers and practitioners. The focus of this book is in the fields of thermoelectrics, thermionics and thermoacoustics for thermal-to-electric energy conversion.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1558999876
• ISBN 13: 9781558999879
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 504
• Editor: Hogan Timothy P., Yang Jihui, Funahashi Ryogi, Tritt Terry M.