3D extruded composite thermoelectric threads for flexible energy harvesting

Flexible thermoelectric composite threads are reported for wearable thermal energy harvesting platforms where rigid materials lack compatibility. Thermoelectric thread modules are demonstrated, and pressure-dependence shows thread compression to be essential for improving electrical conductivity.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: J. Peng, I. Witting, N. Geisendorfer, M. Wang, M. Chang, A. Jakus, C. Kenel, X. Yan, R. Shah, G. J. Snyder, M. Grayson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2019-12-01
Series:Nature Communications
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-13461-2
Description
Summary:Flexible thermoelectric composite threads are reported for wearable thermal energy harvesting platforms where rigid materials lack compatibility. Thermoelectric thread modules are demonstrated, and pressure-dependence shows thread compression to be essential for improving electrical conductivity.
ISSN:2041-1723