Thermoelectric generators as alternative sources of low power

D.M. Rowe

Renewable Energy, 1994, vol. 5, issue 5, 1470-1478

Abstract: The explosive expansion in microelectronics, with a relentless drive towards smaller and smaller circuits, is accompanied by a requirement for miniature power sources. Thermoelectric generating devices offer a potential for meeting this requirement. In this paper an introduction to the fundamentals of thermoelectric generation is followed by a brief description of the basic components of a thermoelectric generator. The developments in fabrication methods are outlined which have resulted in a progressive reduction in device thermoelectric circuits of microscopic dimensions. This is followed by a comprehensive review of the applications of miniature thermoelectric generating devices. Finally, some conclusions are drawn regarding future advances in this area of thermoelectric research.

Date: 1994
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DOI: 10.1016/0960-1481(94)90191-0

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