A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Inorganic Crystalline Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2022 |
Dear Colleagues,
Huge amounts of energy are wasted in the form of heat due to inefficiencies in industrial and domestic processes and in transportation. To recover such low-quality thermal energy is extremely appealing both economically and environmentally. The progression towards renewable energy sources and carbon neutrality demands a continual development in advanced materials science and efficient energy utilization. A thermoelectric generator (TEG) that functions on the Seebeck/Peltier effect can reversibly convert heat into electricity and can therefore be developed for use as a power generator or spot cooling device. In addition to the strict energy and carbon emission demand, the blooming development in 5G-based technology, e.g., the Internet of Things (IoT), will require TEG technology to power autonomous sensors and devices and spot cooling on the ever-transmitting 5G electronics and transmitters. Therefore, TEG is a promising material in this context, and its future development requires advancement in material synthesis and innovation in device fabrication.
Therefore, in order to better promote the development of the application of thermoelectric materials in the field of energy conversion, a Special Issue on “Advanced Materials and Composites for Thermoelectric Applications” has been launched in Crystals. This Special Issue is open for contributions dealing with the synthesis, characterization, surface chemistry, surface modification, or applications of advanced-structured materials. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, inorganic materials, organic conducting polymers, composites, polymer composites, bulk materials, flexible thin films for energy harvesting applications, thermoelectric device fabrications, etc.
We welcome researchers to submit their interesting original works, perspectives, and reviews for this Special Issue. Manuscripts in the form of full papers, communications, perspectives, and reviews are all welcome.
Dr. Yu Liu
Dr. Khak Ho Lim
Dr. Yu Zhang
Guest Editors
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