Micromachines (Jul 2021)

Fiber-Based Thermoelectric Materials and Devices for Wearable Electronics

  • Pengxiang Zhang,
  • Biao Deng,
  • Wenting Sun,
  • Zijian Zheng,
  • Weishu Liu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3390/mi12080869
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 8
p. 869

Abstract

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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.

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