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Materials and Devices for Thermal-to-Electric Energy Conversion: Volume 1166

Hardback

Main Details

Title Materials and Devices for Thermal-to-Electric Energy Conversion: Volume 1166
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Jihui Yang
Edited by George S. Nolas
Edited by Kunihito Koumoto
Edited by Yuri Grin
SeriesMRS Proceedings
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:231
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 156
Category/GenreMaterials science
ISBN/Barcode 9781605111391
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Materials Research Society
Imprint Materials Research Society
Publication Date 9 September 2009
Publication Country United States

Description

Increasing awareness and concern for energy resources and the environment have stimulated significant advances in materials and technology for energy conversion in recent years. This volume, the ninth in a popular series, focuses on novel materials, materials processing and device technologies for direct thermal-to-electric energy conversion, and emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of research needed to advance the field. The volume begins with an overview of the state of the art in high-temperature thermoelectric materials by Harald Boettner. The section on nanocomposite materials includes an overview on bulk nanostructured materials, one of the most highly investigated areas in the thermoelectric community, by Mildred Dresselhaus. A third overview article, by Peter Rogl, addresses the potential of inverse clathrates for thermoelectric applications. Additional topics include: applications and devices; nanocomposite and nanostructured materials; theoretical investigations; bulk materials and oxide materials.