Near-field radiative thermoelectric energy converters: a review

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Eric Tervo
Elham Bagherisereshki
Zhuomin Zhang
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[1] Georgia Institute of Technology,George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
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Frontiers in Energy | 2018年 / 12卷
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energy conversion systems; luminescent refrigeration; near-field radiation; thermophotovoltaic; thermoradiative cell;
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Radiative thermoelectric energy converters, which include thermophotovoltaic cells, thermoradiative cells, electroluminescent refrigerators, and negative electroluminescent refrigerators, are semiconductor p-n devices that either generate electricity or extract heat from a cold body while exchanging thermal radiation with their surroundings. If this exchange occurs at micro or nanoscale distances, power densities can be greatly enhanced and near-field radiation effects may improve performance. This review covers the fundamentals of near-field thermal radiation, photon entropy, and nonequilibrium effects in semiconductor diodes that underpin device operation. The development and state of the art of these near-field converters are discussed in detail, and remaining challenges and opportunities for progress are identified.
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