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4 articles for “Thermoelectric figure of merit”
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Experimental Investigation of Thermal Transport and Thermoelectric Performance of Si-Modified Bi₂Te₃ Thin Films
Abstract: Engineering silicon secondary phases provides an effective route to tailor charge and thermal transport in Bi2Te3-based thermoelectric thin films. In this work, Bi 2 Te 3 :Si nanocomposite thin films with Si content of 0, 2.3, 4.5 and 8.2% were prepared by RF co- sputtering and the effect of Si addition on the structural, microstructural, electrical, thermoelectric and thermal transport properties was investigated. X-ray diffraction confirmed the retention of the …
Published in Journal of Thermal Engineering and Applications · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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A Review on Waste Heat Recovery Processes and a Proposed Scheme for Commercial Establishments
Abstract: AbstractWhen the matter of harvesting waste heat is considered, the major questions that arise are the amount of waste heat generated and the efficiency of conversion of the same into useful energy. This paper reviews recent research on waste heat recovery and also proposes an idea of how we can harness waste heat from commercial establishments using Thermopiles / Thermoelectric Generators and use that electrical energy for low power loads. …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Properties and Recent Progress in Oxide-Based Thermoelectric Materials
Abstract: Advanced thermoelectric materials that can be used efficiently for energy conversion have received significant research interest for the last decade because of the mounting demand for sustainable and eco-friendly energy technologies. The main advantage of thermoelectric materials is their capability to directly convert the waste heat into electrical energy which makes them highly promising for the recovery of waste heat from industrial processes, automotive systems and power generation applications. Oxide-based …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Ag₂S–Ag Nanocomposites: A Bottom-Up Approach to Enhance Thermoelectric Power Factor at Near Room Temperature
Abstract: The intrinsic ductility, low toxicity, and naturally occurring abundance of silver sulphide (Ag₂S) have made it a potential thermoelectric material in recent years. However, high electrical resistance severely limits its practical application. Here, we present a thorough analysis of how metallic Ag nanoinclusions affect the structural, electrical, and thermoelectric characteristics of Ag₂S nanocomposites made using a simple bottom-up polyol approach. (Ag₂S)₁₋ₓAgₓ nanocomposites with an Ag content ranging from 0 to …
Published in International Journal of Electro-Mechanics and Material Behaviour · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 40–55 Read article