Advances In Thermoelectricity Foundational Issues Materials And Nanotechnology

Author : D. Narducci,G.J. Snyder,C. Fanciulli
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781643681733

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Advances in Thermoelectricity: Foundational Issues, Materials and Nanotechnology by D. Narducci,G.J. Snyder,C. Fanciulli Pdf

The field of thermoelectricity has continued to develop rapidly in recent years and remains one of the most exciting areas of research for a materials physicist. The need for sustainable energy has added a technological momentum to the challenge of devising materials with exceptional properties such as low thermal conductivity, high electrical conductivity and a large Seebeck coefficient, and has triggered a global, interdisciplinary effort. More recently, research on thermoelectric materials has promoted and motivated a major research endeavor to clarify the factors affecting thermal conductivity in nanostructures as part of a more general effort to apply nanotechnology to enhance the performance of thermoelectric materials for use in thermoelectric generators and coolers. This book contains the lectures presented as Course 207 of the International School of Physics Enrico Fermi, Advances in Thermoelectricity: Foundational Issues, Materials, and Nanotechnology, held in Varenna, Italy from 15 – 20 July 2019. This comprehensive course aimed to provide students with a modern vision of the physics of thermoelectric phenomena, starting from the thermodynamics of thermoelectricity and from the physics of transport processes and demonstrating how material structure and nanostructure, together with defects, have been used to tailor the physical properties of advanced thermoelectrics. Special attention was also given to areas of current research – from spin-caloritronics to charge transport in polymers – and to a selected number of applications for heat recovery. Encompassing the full complexity of modern thermoelectricity and covering the most cogent themes relevant to current research, the book will be of interest to all those working in the field.

Author : N. M. Ravindra,Bhakti Jariwala,Asahel Bañobre,Aniket Maske
Publisher : Springer
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319963419

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Thermoelectrics by N. M. Ravindra,Bhakti Jariwala,Asahel Bañobre,Aniket Maske Pdf

This book provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals and current state of the art in thermoelectrics. Addressing an audience of materials scientists and engineers, the book covers theory, materials selection, and applications, with a wide variety of case studies reflecting the most up-to-date research approaches from the past decade, from single crystal to polycrystalline form and from bulk to thin films to nano dimensions. The world is facing major challenges for finding alternate energy sources that can satisfy the increasing demand for energy consumption while preserving the environment. The field of thermoelectrics has long been recognized as a potential and ideal source of clean energy. However, the relatively low conversion efficiency of thermoelectric devices has prevented their utility on a large scale. While addressing the need for thermal management in materials, device components, and systems, thermoelectrics provides a fundamental solution to waste heat recovery and temperature control. This book summarizes the global efforts that have been made to enhance the figure of merit of various thermoelectric materials by choosing appropriate processes and their influence on properties and performance. Because of these advances, today, thermoelectric devices are found in mainstream applications such as automobiles and power generators, as opposed to just a few years ago when they could only be used in niche applications such as in aeronautics, infrared imaging, and space. However, the continued gap between fundamental theoretical results and actual experimental data of figure of merit and performance continues to challenge the commercial applications of thermoelectrics. This book presents both recent achievements and continuing challenges, and represents essential reading for researchers working in this area in universities, industry, and national labs.

Author : Zhifeng Ren,Yucheng Lan,Qinyong Zhang
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 790 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781498765732

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Advanced Thermoelectrics by Zhifeng Ren,Yucheng Lan,Qinyong Zhang Pdf

This book provides an overview on nanostructured thermoelectric materials and devices, covering fundamental concepts, synthesis techniques, device contacts and stability, and potential applications, especially in waste heat recovery and solar energy conversion. The contents focus on thermoelectric devices made from nanomaterials with high thermoelectric efficiency for use in large scale to generate megawatts electricity. Covers the latest discoveries, methods, technologies in materials, contacts, modules, and systems for thermoelectricity. Addresses practical details of how to improve the efficiency and power output of a generator by optimizing contacts and electrical conductivity. Gives tips on how to realize a realistic and usable device or module with attention to large scale industry synthesis and product development. Prof. Zhifeng Ren is M. D. Anderson Professor in the Department of Physics and the Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston. Prof. Yucheng Lan is an associate professor in Morgan State University. Prof. Qinyong Zhang is a professor in the Center for Advanced Materials and Energy at Xihua University of China.

Author : Chong Rae Park
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119407355

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Advanced Thermoelectric Materials by Chong Rae Park Pdf

Your guide to advanced thermoelectric materials Written by a distinguished group of contributors, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the most up-to-date information on all aspects of advanced thermoelectric materials — ranging from system biology, diagnostics, imaging, image-guided therapy, therapeutics, biosensors, and translational medicine and personalized medicine, as well as the much broader task of covering most topics of biomedical research.

Author : Xiaodong Wang,Zhiming M. Wang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319020129

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Nanoscale Thermoelectrics by Xiaodong Wang,Zhiming M. Wang Pdf

For the efficient utilization of energy resources and the minimization of environmental damage, thermoelectric materials can play an important role by converting waste heat into electricity directly. Nanostructured thermoelectric materials have received much attention recently due to the potential for enhanced properties associated with size effects and quantum confinement. Nanoscale Thermoelectrics describes the theory underlying these phenomena, as well as various thermoelectric materials and nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes, SiGe nanowires, and graphene nanoribbons. Chapters written by leading scientists throughout the world are intended to create a fundamental bridge between thermoelectrics and nanotechnology, and to stimulate readers' interest in developing new types of thermoelectric materials and devices for power generation and other applications. Nanoscale Thermoelectrics is both a comprehensive introduction to the field and a guide to further research, and can be recommended for Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science departments.

Author : Enrique Maciá
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789814463539

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Thermoelectric Materials by Enrique Maciá Pdf

Environmental and economic concerns have significantly spurred the search for novel, high-performance thermoelectric materials for energy conversion in small-scale power generation and refrigeration devices. This quest has been mainly fueled by the introduction of new designs and the synthesis of new materials. In fact, good thermoelectric materials must simultaneously exhibit extreme properties: they must have very low thermal conductivity values and both electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient high values as well. Since these transport coefficients are interrelated, the required task of optimization is a formidable one. Thus, thermoelectric materials provide a full-fledged example of interdisciplinary research connecting fields such as solid-state physics, materials science engineering, and structural chemistry and raise the need of gaining proper knowledge of the role played by the electronic structure in the thermal and electrical transport properties of solid matter. This book presents a detailed, updated introduction to the field of thermoelectric materials in a tutorial way, focusing on both basic notions and fundamental questions and illustrating the abstract concepts with suitable application examples. It discusses thermoelectric effects, the transport coefficients and their mutual relations, the efficiency of thermoelectric devices, and some notions on the characterization and related industry standards. It also reviews the two basic strategies for optimizing the thermoelectric performance of materials: the control of thermal conductivity and the power factor enhancement. It discusses structural complexity approach, focusing on complex enough lattice structures with heavy atoms in the unit-cell or nanostructured systems characterized by low-dimensional effects, and introducing different kinds of bulk materials of growing chemical and structural complexity. It also discusses the electronic structure engineering approach that focuses on obtaining a guiding principle, in terms of an electronic band structure tailoring process, and describes the role played by the electronic structure in the thermoelectric performance of different materials.

Author : Lukyan Anatychuk,Alexander Burkov,Julian Goldsmid,Yuri Grin,Kunihito Koumoto,Dario Narducci,George S. Nolas
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3031221079

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200 Years of Thermoelectricity by Lukyan Anatychuk,Alexander Burkov,Julian Goldsmid,Yuri Grin,Kunihito Koumoto,Dario Narducci,George S. Nolas Pdf

This book is a comprehensive collection of the most influential papers on thermoelectricity published in the last two centuries. Starting with the pioneering work of Volta, Seebeck, and Peltier on thermoelectric phenomena, it takes the reader through a historical journey of articles and books that have shaped the field of thermoelectricity, covering topics ranging from fundamental physics to novel materials. The book is annotated by a team of distinguished researchers from around the world and includes English translations of the earliest research reports on thermoelectricity, many of which have never been made available before. This provides a unique opportunity to explore the scientific evolution of this groundbreaking discipline. Whether you are a seasoned expert or a newcomer to the field, this book is an invaluable resource for understanding the rich history and current state of thermoelectricity research.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Materials Advisory Board,Committee on Materials Research for Defense After Next
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2003-03-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309087001

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Materials Research to Meet 21st-Century Defense Needs by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,National Materials Advisory Board,Committee on Materials Research for Defense After Next Pdf

In order to achieve the revolutionary new defense capabilities offered by materials science and engineering, innovative management to reduce the risks associated with translating research results will be needed along with the R&D. While payoff is expected to be high from the promising areas of materials research, many of the benefits are likely to be evolutionary. Nevertheless, failure to invest in more speculative areas of research could lead to undesired technological surprises. Basic research in physics, chemistry, biology, and materials science will provide the seeds for potentially revolutionary technologies later in the 21st century.

Author : R.S. Williams,P. Alivisatos
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789401595766

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Nanotechnology Research Directions: IWGN Workshop Report by R.S. Williams,P. Alivisatos Pdf

energy production, environmental management, transportation, communication, computation, and education. As the twenty-first century unfolds, nanotechnology's impact on the health, wealth, and security of the world's people is expected to be at least as significant as the combined influences in this century of antibiotics, the integrated circuit, and human-made polymers. Dr. Neal Lane, Advisor to the President for Science and Technology and former National Science Foundation (NSF) director, stated at a Congressional hearing in April 1998, "If I were asked for an area of science and engineering that will most likely produce the breakthroughs of tomorrow, I would point to nanoscale science and engineering. " Recognizing this potential, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have issued a joint memorandum to Federal agency heads that identifies nanotechnology as a research priority area for Federal investment in fiscal year 2001. This report charts "Nanotechnology Research Directions," as developed by the Interagency W orking Group on Nano Science, Engineering, and Technology (IWGN) of the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC). The report incorporates the views of leading experts from government, academia, and the private sector. It reflects the consensus reached at an IWGN-sponsored workshop held on January 27-29, 1999, and detailed in contributions submitted thereafter by members of the V. S. science and engineering community. (See Appendix A for a list of contributors.

Author : John A. Rogers,Roozbeh Ghaffari,Dae-Hyeong Kim
Publisher : Springer
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319286945

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Stretchable Bioelectronics for Medical Devices and Systems by John A. Rogers,Roozbeh Ghaffari,Dae-Hyeong Kim Pdf

This book highlights recent advances in soft and stretchable biointegrated electronics. A renowned group of authors address key ideas in the materials, processes, mechanics, and devices of soft and stretchable electronics; the wearable electronics systems; and bioinspired and implantable biomedical electronics. Among the topics discussed are liquid metals, stretchable and flexible energy sources, skin-like devices, in vitro neural recording, and more. Special focus is given to recent advances in extremely soft and stretchable bio-inspired electronics with real-world clinical studies that validate the technology. Foundational theoretical and experimental aspects are also covered in relation to the design and application of these biointegrated electronics systems. This is an ideal book for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals involved in developing healthcare devices, medical tools and related instruments relevant to various clinical practices.

Author : Gabor L. Hornyak,John J. Moore,H.F. Tibbals,Joydeep Dutta
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420048049

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Fundamentals of Nanotechnology by Gabor L. Hornyak,John J. Moore,H.F. Tibbals,Joydeep Dutta Pdf

WINNER 2009 CHOICE AWARD OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE! Nanotechnology is no longer a subdiscipline of chemistry, engineering, or any other field. It represents the convergence of many fields, and therefore demands a new paradigm for teaching. This textbook is for the next generation of nanotechnologists. It surveys the field’s broad landscape, exploring the physical basics such as nanorheology, nanofluidics, and nanomechanics as well as industrial concerns such as manufacturing, reliability, and safety. The authors then explore the vast range of nanomaterials and systematically outline devices and applications in various industrial sectors. This color text is an ideal companion to Introduction to Nanoscience by the same group of esteemed authors. Both titles are also available as the single volume Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Qualifying instructors who purchase either of these volumes (or the combined set) are given online access to a wealth of instructional materials. These include detailed lecture notes, review summaries, slides, exercises, and more. The authors provide enough material for both one- and two-semester courses.

Author : Laurie Winkless
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781472913227

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Science and the City by Laurie Winkless Pdf

Cities are a big deal. More people now live in them than don't, and with a growing world population, the urban jungle is only going to get busier in the coming decades. But how often do we stop to think about what makes our cities work? Cities are built using some of the most creative and revolutionary science and engineering ideas – from steel structures that scrape the sky to glass cables that help us communicate at the speed of light – but most of us are too busy to notice. Science and the City is your guidebook to that hidden world, helping you to uncover some of the remarkable technologies that keep the world's great metropolises moving. Laurie Winkless takes us around cities in six continents to find out how they're dealing with the challenges of feeding, housing, powering and connecting more people than ever before. In this book, you'll meet urban pioneers from history, along with today's experts in everything from roads to time, and you will uncover the vital role science has played in shaping the city around you. But more than that, by exploring cutting-edge research from labs across the world, you'll build your own vision of the megacity of tomorrow, based on science fact rather than science fiction. Science and the City is the perfect read for anyone curious about the world they live in.

Author : M.J.T. Milton
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781643682471

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New Frontiers for Metrology: From Biology and Chemistry to Quantum and Data Science by M.J.T. Milton Pdf

The use of standard and reliable measurements is essential in many areas of life, but nowhere is it of more crucial importance than in the world of science, and physics in particular. This book contains 20 contributions presented as part of Course 206 of the International School of Physics Enrico Fermi on New Frontiers for Metrology: From Biology and Chemistry to Quantum and Data Science, held in Varenna, Italy, from 4 -13 July 2019. The Course was the 7th in the Enrico Fermi series devoted to metrology, and followed a milestone in the history of measurement: the adoption of new definitions for the base units of the SI. During the Course, participants reviewed the decision and discussed how the new foundation for metrology is opening new possibilities for physics, with several of the lecturers reflecting on the implications for an easier exploration of the unification of quantum mechanics and gravity. A wide range of other topics were covered, from measuring color and appearance to atomic weights and radiation, and including the application of metrological principles to the management and interpretation of very large sets of scientific data and the application of metrology to biology. The book also contains a selection of posters from the best of those presented by students at the Course. Offering a fascinating exploration of the latest thinking on the subject of metrology, this book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners from many fields.

Author : Naval Research Laboratory (U.S.). Technical Information Division. Library Branch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Thermoelectric apparatus and appliances
ISBN : UOM:39015020908524

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Thermoelectricity Abstracts by Naval Research Laboratory (U.S.). Technical Information Division. Library Branch Pdf

Author : Frank K. Ko,Yuqin Wan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-07-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780521879835

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Introduction to Nanofiber Materials by Frank K. Ko,Yuqin Wan Pdf

Presents the fundamentals and applications of nanofibrous materials and their structures to graduate students and researchers in materials science.