A hierarchical thermal interface material based on a double self-assembly technique enables efficient output power <i>via</i> solar thermoelectric conversion
Yueyang Gao, Minghang Zhang, Yexiang Cui, Di Bao, Fei Xu, Xiaosong Shen, Yanji Zhu, Huaiyuan Wang
Abstract
This study exhibits potential prospects in thermal management fields and promising alternatives for the thermal harvesting of renewable energy.
Topics & Concepts
Renewable energyThermalThermoelectric generatorThermal management of electronic devices and systemsInterface (matter)Materials scienceThermoelectric effectEnergy conversion efficiencyThermoelectric materialsEngineering physicsPower (physics)Thermal greaseThermal energyEnergy transformationMechanical engineeringNanotechnologyOptoelectronicsThermal conductivityElectrical engineeringEngineeringPhysicsComposite materialThermodynamicsCapillary numberCapillary actionAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesThermal properties of materialsSolar-Powered Water Purification Methods