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Multifunctional Wearable Thermoelectrics for Personal Thermal Management
Author(s) -
Li Lei,
Liu WeiDi,
Liu Qingfeng,
Chen ZhiGang
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
advanced functional materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.069
H-Index - 322
eISSN - 1616-3028
pISSN - 1616-301X
DOI - 10.1002/adfm.202200548
Subject(s) - thermoelectric effect , wearable computer , viewpoints , thermoelectric materials , electronics , thermal management of electronic devices and systems , materials science , wearable technology , systems engineering , key (lock) , nanotechnology , computer science , mechanical engineering , electrical engineering , engineering , embedded system , art , physics , visual arts , thermodynamics , computer security
Abstract With the ever‐increasing demand for wearable electronics and energy‐saving technologies, self‐powered thermoelectric personal thermal management (PTM) has attracted extensive research interest. In this review, the unique characteristics of thermoelectric PTM comparing with other technologies are first highlighted, and the key parameters and fundamental functions of thermoelectric PTM are systematically summarized. Then, the advances in thermoelectric PTM are overviewed from the material design to the wearable device design viewpoints. Finally, the key challenges and future research directions of thermoelectric PTM, where both high‐performance flexible materials and proper device designs are in urgent need, are pointed out. This review will deliver a systematic understanding and guideline for thermoelectric PTM.