Energy storage systems are a fundamental part of any efficient energy scheme. Because of
this, different storage techniques may be adopted, depending on both the type of source and …

The increment of using fossil fuels has caused many perilous environmental problems such
as acid precipitation, global climate change and air pollution. More than 50% of the energy …

Thermoelectric generators are solid state energy harvesters which can convert thermal
energy into electrical energy in a reliable and renewable manner. Over the last decade, the …

The iron and steel industry relies significantly on primary energy, and is one of the largest
energy consumers in the manufacturing sector. Simultaneously, numerous waste heat is lost …

How to effectively utilize low and medium temperature energy is one of the solutions to
alleviate the energy shortage and environmental pollution problems. In the past twenty …

Developing thermoelectric materials with superior performance means tailoring interrelated
thermoelectric physical parameters–electrical conductivities, Seebeck coefficients, and …

A waste heat recovery system produces power by utilizing the heat energy lost to the
surroundings from thermal processes, at no additional fuel input. For marine vessels, about …

Organic Rankine cycle (ORC) is considered as a rational solution to convert thermal energy
of low and moderate temperature heat sources into mechanical work, which currently …

Escalating fuel prices and future carbon dioxide emission limits are creating a renewed
interest in methods to increase the thermal efficiency of engines beyond the limit of in …

Effective recovery of heavy-duty vehicle waste heat is a key solution toward meeting the
increasingly stringent fuel economy and CO 2 emission standards. Different from previous …