Applications of thermoelectric energy conversion (IMAGE)

Nagoya Institute of Technology

Applications of thermoelectric energy conversion

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Examples of applications of power generation using thermoelectric conversion. It involves conversion of exhaust heat from automobile engines into electricity for reuse, or using the difference in temperature between the human body and ambient air to generate electricity that can power IoT sensors.

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Photo courtesy: Hidetoshi Miyazaki from Nagoya Institute of Technology

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