Thermoelectrics Fundamentals, Materials Selection, Properties, and Performance

This book provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals and current state of the art in thermoelectrics. Addressing an audience of materials scientists and engineers, the book covers theory, materials selection, and applications, with a wide variety of case studies reflecting...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ravindra, N. M., Jariwala, Bhakti (Author), Bañobre, Asahel (Author), Maske, Aniket (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2019, 2019
Edition:1st ed. 2019
Series:SpringerBriefs in Materials
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • Chapter 2: Thermoelectric Parameters and Their Optimization
  • Chapter 3: Thermoelectrics –Physical Mechanisms
  • Chapter 4: Thermoelectric Properties of Si-Ge Alloys
  • Chapter 5: Thermoelectrics – Materials Candidates & Structures I: Chalcogenides and Silicon-Germanium Alloys
  • Chapter 6: Materials Candidates & Structures II: Skutterudites, Zintl Phase, and Clathrates
  • Chapter 7: Key Developments in Research and Patents
  • Index