Materials for thermoelectric energy conversion
- 1 April 1988
- journal article
- review article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Reports on Progress in Physics
- Vol. 51 (4) , 459-539
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0034-4885/51/4/001
Abstract
The field of thermoelectric energy conversion is reviewed from both a theoretical and an experimental standpoint. The basic theory is introduced and the thermodynamic and solid state views are compared. An overview of the development of thermoelectric materials is presented with particular emphasis being placed on the most recent developments in high-temperature semiconductors. A number of possible device applications are discussed and the successful use and suitability of these devices for space power is manifest.Keywords
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