Dual PCM integrated thermoelectric generator for harvesting energy from ambient temperature variations

Key Points

• The aim is to develop a dual-PCM thermoelectric generator that efficiently harnesses energy from ambient temperature changes.
• Designed a novel dual-PCM thermoelectric generator to utilize phase-change kinetics.
• Created a temperature gradient using mismatched phase-change materials for energy generation.
• Tested the device under varying ambient temperature conditions to measure energy output.
• Successfully generated sustained electrical energy from ambient temperature variations.
• Demonstrated the effectiveness of mismatched phase-change kinetics in maintaining a temperature gradient.
• Highlighted the potential for energy harvesting across day–night cycles.