Advances in Materials Science and Engineering (Jan 2018)

Review of Development Status of Bi2Te3-Based Semiconductor Thermoelectric Power Generation

  • Yan Chen,
  • Xiangnan Hou,
  • Chunyan Ma,
  • Yinke Dou,
  • Wentao Wu

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2018/1210562
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2018

Abstract

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Semiconductor thermoelectric power generation is a new type of energy-saving and environment-friendly power generation technology, which directly converts heat energy into electrical energy by using the characteristics of semiconductor thermoelectric materials and has broad application prospects. This paper introduces the basic principles of thermoelectric materials and semiconductor thermoelectric power generation. The research status and progress of Bi2Te3-based semiconductor materials and thermoelectric generators in recent years are also introduced, respectively. Then, the paper emphasizes the research status of low temperature difference semiconductor power generation and points out the future development directions.