Date
2024
Abstract
Converting waste heat from solar radiation and industrial processes into useable electricity remains a challenge due to limitations of traditional thermoelectrics. Ionic thermoelectric (i-TE) materials offer a compelling alternative to traditional thermoelectrics due to their excellent ionic thermopower, low thermal conductivity, and abundant material options. This review categorizes i-TE materials into thermally diffusive and thermogalvanic types, with an emphasis on the former due to its superior thermopower. This review also highlights the i-TE materials for creating ionic thermoelectric supercapacitors (ITESCs) that can generate significantly higher voltages from low-grade heat sources compared to conventional technologies. Additionally, it explores thermogalvanic cells and combined devices, discussing key optimization parameters and theoretical modeling approaches for maximizing material and device performance. Future directions aim to enhance i-TE material performance and address low energy density challenges for flexible and wearable applications. Herein, the cutting-edge of i-TE materials are comprehensively outlined, empowering researchers to develop next-generation waste heat harvesting technologies for a more sustainable future.
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Royal Society of Chemistry
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Chemical Science, 2024, 15, pp. 14122-14153
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School of Engineering
Bernal Institute
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industrial processs, low thermal conductivity, material performance, radiation process, Engineering
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https://doi.org/10.34961/researchrepository-ul.27180000
 https://researchrepository.ul.ie/handle/10344/13904
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This research was supported through the Grant PID2021-124845OA-I00 funded by CIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by the \u201CEuropean UnionNextGenerationEU/PRTR\u201D. NJ and MC acknowledge the Santiago Grisolia program CIGRIS/2022/132 funded by the Generalitat Valenciana. MM and MNC would like to acknowledge support from the Irish Government funding via the DAFM NXTGENWOOD research program 2019PROG704
Sustainable Development Goals
(3) Good Health and Well-Being, (7) Affordable and Clean Energy, (9) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, (11) Sustainable Cities and Communities, (12) Responsible Consumption and Production, (13) Climate Action, (17) Partnerships for the Goals
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