期刊
ENERGIES
卷 15, 期 9, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/en15093375
关键词
wearable thermoelectric generators; power density; inorganic bulk TE materials; thermal analysis; wearable devices
资金
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [U21A2054, 51961011, 52061009]
- National Key Research and Development Program of China [2017YFE9128000]
- Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi, China [2021AC19206, AD19110020]
This review comprehensively summarizes the latest strategies for achieving flexibility and high normalized power density in wearable thermoelectric generators. By exploring the links among materials, TE performance, and design, this review helps readers select suitable thermoelectric devices and potential applications.
Wearable thermoelectric generators (WTEGs) can incessantly convert body heat into electricity to power electronics. However, the low efficiency of thermoelectric materials, tiny terminal temperature difference, rigidity, and neglecting optimization of lateral heat transfer preclude WTEGs from broad utilization. In this review, we aim to comprehensively summarize the state-of-the-art strategies for the realization of flexibility and high normalized power density in thermoelectric generators by establishing the links among materials, TE performance, and advanced design of WTEGs (structure, heatsinks, thermal regulation, thermal analysis, etc.) based on inorganic bulk TE materials. Each section starts with a concise summary of its fundamentals and carefully selected examples. In the end, we point out the controversies, challenges, and outlooks toward the future development of wearable thermoelectric devices and potential applications. Overall, this review will serve to help materials scientists, electronic engineers, particularly students and young researchers, in selecting suitable thermoelectric devices and potential applications.
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