Thermoelectrics Handbook - Macro to Nano

Informationen zum Autor D.M. Rowe Klappentext Thermoelectric energy conversion is a rapidly expanding area of science and technology that has realized significant advances, particularly with the advent of micro and nanotechnology. These advances have important implications in device applications. This book provides an update of worldwide activities in thermoelectrics in a readily accessible, convenient format. In it, 99 internationally recognized experts have contributed review-type chapters covering their areas of expertise. The discussions include several topics not covered in other publications, such as the impact of nanotechnology on the design and synthesis of materials with more than double the thermoelectric performance. Zusammenfassung Thermoelectric energy conversion is an important area of science and technology that has realized significant advances, particularly in device applications with the advent of micro and nanotechnology. This book provides activities in thermoelectrics. It contains an appendix listing major manufacturers and suppliers of thermoelectric modules. Inhaltsverzeichnis General Principles and Theoretical Considerations. Material Preparation and Measurements. Thermoelectric Materials. Thermoelements, Modules and Devices. Thermoelectric Systems and Applications. Appendix I: History of the International Thermoelectric Society. Appendix II: Selected Thermoelectric Sources.

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• Authors: D. M. Rowe, D.M. Rowe, D.m. (University of Cardiff Rowe, ROWE D M
• Assisted by: D. M. Rowe (Editor), D.M. Rowe (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.12.2005
• EAN: 9780849322648
• ISBN: 978-0-8493-2264-8
• No. of pages: 1014
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Electronics, electrical engineering, communications engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electronics / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Nanotechnology & MEMS, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Materials science, Electronics engineering, Mathematics & science, Mathematics and science, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General