Flexible Thermoelectric Devices and Printable Electronics

Dear Colleagues,

The recent increase in demand for sustainable energy has highlighted the need for efficient scavenging of waste heat in applications ranging from large-scale industrial processes to consumer wearable electronics. For example, one of the achievements is the development of thermoelectric devices that show excellent flexibility with competitive power generation ability, thereby allowing stable operation even when bent or stretched. Accordingly, this Special Issue seeks to develop an understanding of the correlation between structural features of nanoengineered materials and their thermoelectric performance. Both the development of flexible thermoelectric device and rational design of self-powered electronic skin with multi-functions will be considered. Moreover, this Special Issue is also interested in solving the power-source issue for a battery-based sensor system such as wearable strain–stress sensors. Finally, developing efficient engineering processes (such as through an automated direct printing technology) to integrate individual nanostructures into desired configurations and achieve the mass-production plan of clean-power generation as well as self-powered and multifunctional electronic skins is also encouraged.

We look forward to receiving your submissions!

Dr. Chaochao Dun
Guest Editor

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