Constructing of highly porous thermoelectric structures with improved thermoelectric performance

As more than 60% of worldwide consumed energy is unused and becomes waste heat every year, high-efficiency waste heat to power technologies are highly demanded for the conversion of wasted heat to electricity. Thermoelectrics which can convert the wasted heat directly into electricity represent a promising approach for energy recovery. Thermoelectric technology has existed for several decades, but its usage has been limited due to low...