Multiscale Thermoelectric Transport: Bridging Quantum Mechanics to Macroscopic Systems Through the Landauer-Boltzmann Paradigm

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how thermoelectric energy conversion operates across different scales, from quantum to macroscopic levels.
• Applied the landauer-boltzmann paradigm to analyze thermoelectric transport phenomena.
• Investigated the effects of temperature gradients on energy conversion efficiency.
• Examined solid-state cooling techniques without moving parts.
• Found a significant relationship between temperature gradients and electrical power generation.
• Demonstrated potential for enhanced efficiency in thermoelectric materials.
• Indicated improvements in solid-state cooling applications.