Applications of Thermoelectric Energy: A Review

Concept of thermoelectric (TE) energy makes it unique because of reversible energy conversion, e.g. from thermal to electrical and vice-versa. Seebeck and Peltier effects are base of all TE energy applications. Thermoelectricity has wide range of applications due to reversible energy conversion. In recent years, with technology development and global warming issues TE devices come into use in various applications because of its eco-friendly feature and distinct advantages. The thermoelectric energy has a vast range of applications in various fields like; electricity generation, refrigeration, air conditioning, particular heating/cooling, biomedical devices etc. due to its simple construction and mechanism, portability, require DC supply to run etc. This research paper thoroughly reviews the recent development and research work carried out by many researchers on thermoelectric energy applications in areas such as; power generation, refrigeration, electronic device cooling, automobile air conditioning & systems cooling, air cooling, medical field applications etc.

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