A closer look at thermoelectric materials / edited by Sapan Mohan Saini [and six others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Saini, Sapan Mohan, editor.

Series:

Energy science, engineering and technology series.

Energy science, engineering and technology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thermoelectric materials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (216 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Nova Science Publishers, [2024]

Summary:

"A Closer Look at Thermoelectric Materials comprises of detailed studies of promising thermoelectric materials, their applications and devices. This book discusses a number of emerging thermoelectric materials i.e., Perovskites materials, Heusler alloys, rare earth based half Heusler alloys, InGaN/GaN superlattice, chalcogenides, etc. for their thermoelectric applications along with the theoretical difficulties and experimental limitations. In addition, the book discusses the recent advancements in flexible thermoelectric generators for various novel applications, such as multi-technology integrated thermoelectric devices and self-powered multifunctional sensors. The working principles and particular structural designs of the flexible thermoelectric devices, the manufacturing strategies for device assembly, and their performances have been discussed systematically. The book also addresses the future research possibilities on flexible thermoelectric materials and devices. This book is a key reference for research students, physicists, engineers and scientists participating in the R&D of a new generation, promising materials, their applications and devices in the field of thermoelectric"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Thermoelectric Properties of Perovskites Materials

Abstract

Introduction

Principle Laws of Thermoelectric

Seebeck Effect

Peltier Effect

Occurrence

Structural Analysis of Perovskites

Thermoelectrics and Perovskites

Chalcogenides

Oxide Perovskites

Sulphide/Selenide/Telluride Perovskites

Halide Perovskites (HP)

All Inorganic Halides Perovskites

Organic Halide Perovskites

Hybrid Perovskites

Double Perovskites

Low Dimensional Perovskites

Density Functional Theory (DFT) Approach

Applications

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2

Heusler Alloys for Thermoelectric Applications

Full Heusler Alloys

Half Heusler Alloys

Quaternary Heusler Alloys

Transition Metal based QH Alloys

Co-Based QH Alloys

Fe-Based QH Alloys

Other TM-Based QH Alloys

Rare Earth-Based QH Alloys

Conclusion and Future Directions

Chapter 3

The Electronic Structure and Thermoelectric Properties of Rare Earth-Based ErXSb (X= Pd and Pt) Half-Heusler Compounds

Method

Computational Approach

Results and Discussion

Structural Properties

Electronic Properties

Band Structure

Density of States (DOS)

Transport Properties

Chapter 4

InGaN/GaN Superlattice as a Thermoelectric Material and Its Applications

Theoretical Developments

Electron Transport Model

Ionized Impurity Scatterings

Phonon Scatterings

Piezoelectric Scatterings

Grain Interface Scatterings

Phonon Transport Model

Phonon Transmission in the SL

Thermal Boundary Resistance (TBR) of SL

Thermal Conductivity of SL

Interfacial Polarization Electric Field (PEF)

References.

Chapter 5

Advances in the Thermoelectric, Optical and Electronic Properties of Chalcogenide Materials

Thermoelectric Property Analysis

Lattice Structure and Dynamic Feature of Tin Chalcogenide

Electronic Structures - Topological Surface State

Electrical Transport Properties of SnTe

Optical Properties of SnTe

Experimental

Preparation of Tin-Telluride

Characterization Technique Used

Structural Analysis

Morphological Analysis

Optical Analysis

Electrical Measurements

Figure of Merit (Z) of SnTe

Chapter 6

Recent Advancements in Flexible Thermoelectric Generators: From Materials to Devices

Thermoelectric Devices: Principles of Operation

Fabrication of f-TEG

Thermoelectric Properties of f-TEG

Flexible Thermoelectric Generators

Chapter 7

The Synthesis and Characterization of Environmentally Friendly Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide (CZTS) TEM

Thermoelectric Efficiency

Figure of Merit (zT)

Electrical Conductivity

Seebeck Coefficient

Power Factor (PF)

Thermal Conductivity

Introduction to Copper Chalcogenides

Cu2ZnSnS4 Thermoelectric Materials

Material Synthesis Methods

Microwave Method

Hydrothermal Method

High Energy Ball Milling

Evaporation or Deposition Method

Solid State Reaction

Hot Injection

Colloidal Synthesis

Characterization

Seebeck Coefficient and Electrical Resistivity Measurements

Thermal Diffusivity

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Density Measurement

Hall Effect Measurements

Environment Friendly Thermoelectric Materials

Thermoelectric Properties of CZTS.

Thermoelectric Transport Properties

Acknowledgments

Author's Contribution

Index

Blank Page.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Saini, Sapan Mohan A Closer Look at Thermoelectric Materials

ISBN:

979-88-911-3345-7