Soret-effect induced thermoelectrics: confronting the efficiency bottleneck

Key Points

• The aim is to understand the underperformance of ionic thermoelectric devices despite their potential for high thermal voltages.
• Analysis of ionic thermoelectric device performance and heat utilization.
• Evaluation of strategies for enhancing energy-conversion efficiency.
• Identified major reasons for inefficiency in existing devices.
• Proposed methods to optimize energy utilization and improve overall efficiency.