A PCM-enhanced Thermoelectric Generator with Enhanced Power Density and Lifespan

Xizu Wang; Wenting Chen; Xiang Yun Debbie Soo; Jinfeng Dong; Xian Yi Tan; Suxi Wang; Warintorn Thitsartarn; Rong Ji; Jianwei Xu; Xian Jun Loh; Yun Zheng; Haidong Yu; Qiang Zhu

doi:10.1039/d6ta00496b

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry AOpen Access

A PCM-enhanced Thermoelectric Generator with Enhanced Power Density and Lifespan

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This research aims to address the limitations of thermoelectric generators in converting waste heat efficiently under varying temperatures.
Developed a sandwich-style thermoelectric generator with phase change materials (PCM).
Evaluated conversion efficiency and power density under fluctuating temperature conditions.
The newly designed generator exhibited a significantly higher power density (exact figures unavailable).
Lifespan improvements were documented, suggesting enhanced operational stability compared to traditional designs.

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Assesses a PCM-enhanced thermoelectric generator's performance in waste heat harvesting, suggesting improved efficiency and stability.

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Waste heat harvesting with thermoelectric generators (TEGs) is fundamentally limited by low conversion efficiency and operational instability, particularly under conditions of fluctuating external temperatures. Here, we propose a novel sandwich-style...

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