Sustainable Thermoelectric Materials and Energy Conversion Systems
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2025 | Viewed by 23
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sustainable energy; thermoelectric materials; devices and systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global energy crisis and environmental challenges have intensified the need for sustainable energy technologies. Thermoelectric materials and systems, capable of directly converting between thermal and electrical energy, represent a promising solution for clean energy generation and efficient energy utilization. However, in order to develop genuinely sustainable thermoelectric solutions, performance metrics and environmental impact must be evaluated throughout their lifecycle.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research on sustainable thermoelectric materials and energy conversion systems. We welcome contributions that address both the technical advancement and sustainability of thermoelectric technologies. This includes innovative approaches to material design, green synthesis methods, device optimization, and system integration, all while considering environmental impact and resource efficiency.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Development and characterization of sustainable thermoelectric materials;
- Green synthesis and eco-friendly manufacturing processes;
- Lifecycle assessment of thermoelectric materials and devices;
- Material recycling strategies and circular economy approaches;
- Environmental impact evaluation of thermoelectric systems;
- Energy payback time analysis for thermoelectric devices;
- Bulk and thin-film thermoelectric materials (experimental and theoretical studies);
- Computer-aided design incorporating sustainability metrics;
- System integration with renewable energy sources;
- Waste heat recovery applications with environmental benefits;
- Resource-efficient production methods;
- Novel device architectures for improved sustainability;
- Performance optimization considering environmental constraints;
- Integration of thermoelectric systems in sustainable energy networks.
We invite researchers, engineers, and practitioners to contribute original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and perspective papers that advance our understanding of sustainable thermoelectric technologies.
Dr. Chun-I Wu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- thermoelectric materials
- sustainable energy conversion
- green manufacturing
- lifecycle assessment
- waste heat recovery
- environmental impact
- resource efficiency
- energy harvesting
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