Fiber-Based Thermoelectric Materials and Devices for Wearable Electronics
Pengxiang Zhang, Biao Deng, Wenting Sun, Zijian Zheng, Weishu Liu
Abstract
Fiber-based thermoelectric materials and devices have the characteristics of light-weight, stability, and flexibility, which can be used in wearable electronics, attracting the wide attention of researchers. In this work, we present a review of state-of-the-art fiber-based thermoelectric material fabrication, device assembling, and its potential applications in temperature sensing, thermoelectric generation, and temperature management. In this mini review, we also shine some light on the potential application in the next generation of wearable electronics, and discuss the challenges and opportunities.
Topics & Concepts
ElectronicsThermoelectric effectWearable technologyFlexibility (engineering)Wearable computerMaterials scienceFabricationFiberNanotechnologyEngineering physicsElectrical engineeringComputer scienceEngineeringEmbedded systemPhysicsComposite materialStatisticsAlternative medicineMathematicsMedicineThermodynamicsPathologyAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesThermal Radiation and Cooling TechnologiesAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials