Hello everyone.

I am interested in thermoelectric effects and especially in Seebeck effect.

Performance of a Seebeck converter can be quantified by its yield determined as: thermal power supplied / recovered electrical power.

Which physical (materials, temperatures, etc ...) and geometric (shape of the device, exchange surface roughness) parameters can help to increase efficiency of the Seebeck converter?

Do you know if a Seebeck converter using a surface made of nanowires has already been developed?

Thank you.