Thermoelectric Materials and Devices for Clean Energy Harvesting

This book is designed to demonstrate the need for thermoelectric energy materials including non-conventional materials for heating and cooling applications in thermoelectric energy-efficient devices. In addition to the fundamentals, functionalities, and classifications associated with thermoelectric energy materials that can be used in industries, this book explores how these materials can contribute to high energy efficiency and sustainability, even though they are used in waste heat recovery systems. Climate change and global warming are also taken into consideration. Features: - Exclusively focuses on non-conventional thermoelectric materials. - Deals with key areas for new generation thermoelectric materials, such as nanostructured materials and non-traditional materials. - Highlights the right thermoelectric material selection, their design, characterization, and testing. - Covers additive manufacturing/3D printing for highly customized and efficient thermoelectric devices. - Includes case studies based on real-world applications. This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in materials science and clean technologies.

Ram Krishna is an assistant professor in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Jamshedpur. He has a robust educational background specializing in metallurgical and materials engineering and holds a PhD from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom. His research interests include advanced materials processing, multiscale characterization of materials, and the development and characterization of new materials for energy technology applications. His extensive research work and publications have significantly contributed to the field of materials engineering. A.D. Dhass received his BE, ME, and PhD degrees in electrical and electronics engineering, energy engineering, and solar energy in 2005, 2009, and 2018, respectively, from Anna University, Chennai, India. Since 2020, he has been working as an assistant professor at the Indus Institute of Technology and Engineering (IITE), Indus University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. His areas of research include solar energy, thermoelectric generator materials, heat transfer, and phase change materials.

1. Fundamentals of Thermoelectric Generators: Principles, Materials, and Sustainability 2. New Generation Thermoelectric Renewable Energy and Materials Research 3. Design and Manufacturing of Thermoelectric Devices 4. Thermoelectric Material Selection and Characterization for Heating and Cooling Applications 5. 3D Printing of Thermoelectric Materials and Devices 6. Efficiency and Performance of Thermoelectric Materials and Devices 7. Case Studies: Examples of Thermoelectric Materials and Devices, Along With Real-World Applications and Research Success Stories 8. Challenges and Opportunities for Thermoelectric Materials and Devices