Replacing traditional open fire stoves, characterized by low efficiency, with improved ones is an important challenge for developing countries. Adding TE (thermoelectric) generators can provide electricity that permits not only the use of an electric fan increasing the ratio air to fuel to...

In metrology and standards, thermoelectricity is most often associated with thermometry. Therefore, this paper emphasizes thermoelectricity in thermometry and it focuses on the Seebeck effect. Yet, the thermoelectric terminology applies generally to all the diverse areas in which Seebeck,...

Geothermal and solar heat can be directly converted into electricity by using thermoelectric generators. Perovskite-type metal oxides are potential materials to improve the efficiency of these devices. Cobaltates with p-type conductivity and n-type manganates are considered for the development...

Urbanization, sustainability, energy efficiency, information and communication technology (ICT) and nanotechnology are emerging at the beginning of the 21st century. They are seeking to improve environmental effectiveness in the context of connected communities, global competitiveness, economic...

In the beginning of the 21st century, the world is facing the major challenge of finding energy sources to satisfy the ever-increasing energy consumption while preserving the environment. In the race to search alternative energy sources, thermoelectric generators are called to play their role in...