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Theory and Simulation Methods for Electronic and Phononic Transport in Thermoelectric Materials

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Thermoelectric materials convert heat through temperature gradients into electricity, and vice versa provide cooling capabilities once a potential difference is applied across them. This brief describes important aspects of the theory and numerical simulations that are undertaken in describing electro-thermal transport in complex bandstructure and nanostructured materials, aiming to assist the design of advanced thermoelectric materials.

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Neophytou, N. (2020). Introduction. In: Theory and Simulation Methods for Electronic and Phononic Transport in Thermoelectric Materials. SpringerBriefs in Physics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38681-8_1

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