| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Alloys and Compounds for Thermoelectric and Solar Cell Applications XIII
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| Presentation Title |
Geometric Design and 3D Printing of Thermoelectric Materials and Devices |
| Author(s) |
Jae Sung Son |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Jae Sung Son |
| Abstract Scope |
Thermoelectric (TE) power generation can provide a unique solution to convert this dissipated, wasted heat into useful energy, that is, electricity. Despite significant advancements in the development of efficient materials, macroscopic thermal designs capable of accommodating larger temperature differences have been largely underexplored because of the challenges associated with processing bulk thermoelectric materials. At this moment, three-dimensional (3D) printing technology can maximize the flexibility in the design and fabrication of TE modules into more efficient structures. Herein, we present the design strategy for various thermoelectric materials for enhancing power generation performances using a combination of finite element modeling and 3D printing. The macroscopic geometries are designed and realized by the 3D printing processes, leading to significant enhancements in the temperature difference within devices and the resulting output powers. The proposed approach paves the way for designing efficient thermoelectric power generators. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Additive Manufacturing, Energy Conversion and Storage, Modeling and Simulation |