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ReviewRSC advances2024

Recent trends and future perspectives of thermoelectric materials and their applications.

Pavithra Baskaran, Mani Rajasekar

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Review in RSC advances, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

15 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Pavithra BaskaranCentre for Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences, International Research Centre, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University) Chennai 600 119 Tamilnadu India mrajasekar_83@yahoo.com drmrajasekar.irc@sathyabama.ac.in +91-9710230530.
Mani RajasekarCentre for Molecular and Nanomedical Sciences, International Research Centre, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Deemed to be University) Chennai 600 119 Tamilnadu India mrajasekar_83@yahoo.com drmrajasekar.irc@sathyabama.ac.in +91-9710230530.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5443-8070

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review explores the ever-evolving landscape of thermoelectric materials, focusing on the latest trends and innovations in ceramics, thermally conductive gel-like materials, metals, nanoparticles, polymers, and silicon. Thermoelectric materials have garnered significant attention for their capability to convert waste heat into electrical power, positioning them as promising candidates for energy harvesting and cooling applications. This review distinguishes itself by highlighting recent advancements in synthesis methods, advanced doping strategies, and nanostructuring techniques that have markedly enhanced material performance. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the controlled properties concerning their synthesis parameters, such as electrical conductivity, Seebeck coefficient, and thermal conductivity. Furthermore, this work delves into the emerging applications of thermoelectric devices across diverse fields, including automotive, aerospace, wearable electronics, and industrial waste heat recovery. By offering forward-looking insights, this review outlines thermoelectric devices' challenges and future prospects, underscoring their potential to contribute to sustainable energy solutions and efficient thermal management systems. By integrating current trends with future projections, this review offers a timely and comprehensive roadmap for researchers and engineers dedicated to advancing next-generation thermoelectric technologies.

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PMID38979465
PMCPMC11229498

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