Figure 1. Schematic illustrating the operating principle of the pseudo-transverse wearable thermoelectric generator that overcomes the limitations of conventional technologies (IMAGE)
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(Left) In conventional thermoelectric generators, body heat escapes vertically through the thin substrate, preventing electricity generation within the device.
(Right) The proposed pseudo-transverse thermoelectric generator employs a dual thermal conductivity substrate composed of two materials with different thermal conductivities, redirecting vertical heat flow into a horizontal direction to create a temperature difference and successfully generate electricity.
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