The microstructure (composition, nonstoichiometry, size and shape of particles) of
nanostructured semiconductor silver sulfide (Ag2S) determines its electronic structure …

Thermocells (also called thermo-electrochemical cells) are a promising technology for
converting low-grade heat (< 200° C) into electricity through temperature-dependent redox …

Thermoelectric module (TEM) is a scalable, reliable, and noise‐free solid‐state device that
converts thermal energy into electrical energy and vice‐versa. TEM has been explored for …

Energy infrastructure requires metals, and metals production requires energy. A transparent,
physical model of the metals-energy system is presented to explore under what conditions …

The cu2s powder was prepared by low-cost hydrothermal method and was deposited as thin
films by thermal evaporation. The structural properties are explored by X-ray diffraction …

Electrochemically splitting sulfides to metals and sulfur gas is a promising clean method to
reduce energy consumption and environmental burden. Anode electrolysis has been proven …

Molten thermoelectrics are proven candidates to harvest waste-heat from high-temperature
industrial operations in the form of electrical power. However to date, the role of thermal …

Molten semi-conductors have potential utility in thermoelectrics or heat-management at high
temperature (900° C and above), though their development requires further analysis of their …