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  1. Thermoelectric effect - Wikipedia

    A thermoelectric device creates a voltage when there is a different temperature on each side. Conversely, when a voltage is applied to it, heat is transferred from one side to the other, creating a …

  2. Thermoelectricity | Physics & Energy Conversion | Britannica

    Oct 14, 2025 · Thermoelectricity, direct conversion of heat into electricity or electricity into heat through two related mechanisms, the Seebeck effect and the Peltier effect. When two metals are placed in …

  3. Thermoelectric Properties of Materials - Northwestern University

    The thermoelectric performance (for either power generation or cooling) depends on the efficiency of the thermoelectric material for transforming heat into electricity.

  4. Thermoelectrics - Latest research and news | Nature

    3 days ago · Thermoelectrics are materials that can generate electricity from the application of a temperature gradient, or vice versa, through the thermoelectric effect.

  5. Comprehensive overview on thermoelectricity −Materials ...

    Sep 1, 2024 · The technology known as “thermoelectricity” (TE) is an intrinsic property of materials that provides them the ability to convert thermal energy into electrical energy and vice-versa.

  6. Thermoelectric Effect | Efficiency, Applications & Theory

    May 27, 2024 · The thermoelectric effect is a fascinating phenomenon in physics where a temperature difference within a material or between different materials can generate an electric voltage, and vice …

  7. Understanding Thermoelectricity: Key Effects and Applications

    Jun 8, 2025 · Thermoelectricity is the direct conversion of temperature differences into electric energy. This phenomenon is based on the way some materials behave when they experience changes in …