Fiber-Based Thermoelectric Materials and Devices for Wearable Electronics
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Pengxiang Zhang1,2, Biao Deng1, Wenting Sun1
1Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Southern University and Science and Technology, Shenzhen 518055, China.
Abstract:
Fiber-based thermoelectric materials and devices have the characteristics of light-weight, stability, and flexibility, which can be used in wearable electronics, attracting the wide attention of researchers. In this work, we present a review of state-of-the-art fiber-based thermoelectric material fabrication, device assembling, and its potential applications in temperature sensing, thermoelectric generation, and temperature management. In this mini review, we also shine some light on the potential application in the next generation of wearable electronics, and discuss the challenges and opportunities.
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