Thin Film and Flexible Thermoelectric Generators, Devices and Sensors

This book presents and facilitates new research and development results with hot topics in the thermoelectric generators (TEGs) field. Topics include: novel thin film; multilayer, composite and nanostructured thermoelectric materials; simulation of phenomena related to thermoelectricity; thermoelectric thin film and multilayer materials manufacturing technologies; measurement techniques for characterization; thermoelectric generators; and the simulation, modeling, design, thermal, and mechanical degradation problems. This book helps researchers tackle the challenges that still remain in creating cheap and effective TEGs and presents the latest trends and technologies in development and production of advanced thermoelectric generation devices.Provides a concentration of new research and development in the field of thermoelectric energy generation; Facilitates the interchange of new ideas and results to react effectively to the challenges of thermoelectric generators; Explains both the advancements and challenges in TEGs.