Thermoelectric Materials for Sustainable Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The journals “Materials”, “Coatings”, and “Inorganics” invite submissions of original research articles for a joint Special Issue on "Thermoelectric Materials for Sustainable Applications". With the increasing demand for clean energy sources and the need for the more efficient use of energy, thermoelectric materials have gained significant attention as a promising technology to convert waste heat into useful electricity. This Special Issue aims to collate the latest research findings in the field of thermoelectric materials, with a focus on their sustainable applications.

We particularly encourage contributions from colleagues who will attend the symposium B1 "Thermoelectric Materials for Sustainable Applications" IUMRS-ICA/MRM conference (Kyoto, December 11th–16th, 2023).

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

the synthesis and characterization of new thermoelectric materials; the modelling and simulation of thermoelectric materials; the development of advanced thermoelectric devices; the integration of thermoelectric materials in energy systems;  the recycling and sustainable production of thermoelectric materials;  the life cycle analysis of thermoelectric materials and systems; and the economic and environmental assessment of thermoelectric systems.

We welcome both theoretical and experimental studies, as well as review articles, that provide comprehensive and up-to-date overviews of specific topics within the scope of the Special Issue.

All submissions must be original research articles that have not been previously published or are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. All papers will be peer-reviewed by independent experts in the field. The three journals adhere to high standards of scientific quality and ethical standards in publishing. For information on submission guidelines and formatting requirements, please visit the journals’ websites.

Please contact us if you have any questions on the submission process.

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Materials and Joint Special Issue in Inorganics.

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Paolo Mele
Dr. Giovanna Latronico
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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