Thermoelectric Power Generation from Low-Cost Carbon-Based Materials

Thermoelectric power generation from low-cost carbon-based materials represents an exciting frontier in renewable energy technology. It is a cutting-edge technology that effectively converts waste heat into electricity. By harnessing the principles of the Seebeck effect, this technology has the remarkable capability to tap into waste heat from diverse sources, ranging from industrial processes to automotive exhausts. In recent years, carbon materials have garnered significant attention for their potential as highly promising candidates for efficient thermoelectric generation. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the sustainability and eco-friendliness of carbon-based materials as alternative sources of thermoelectric power generation and to assess their enormous potential in this regard. Further it evaluates the physical properties to optimize their thermoelectric performances. It has been identified that there are various forms of carbon that can be used for a range of applications.