{"product_id":"9783662569955","title":"Springer Series in Materials Science","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpringer Series in Materials Science\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eGoldsmid, H. Julian\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition is a\ncomprehensive introduction to all aspects of thermoelectric energy conversion.\nIt covers both theory and practice. The book is timely as it refers to the many\nimprovements that have come about in the last few years through the use of\nnanostructures. The concept of semiconductor thermoelements led to major\nadvances during the second half of the twentieth century, making Peltier refrigeration\na widely used technique. The latest materials herald thermoelectric generation\nas the preferred technique for exploiting low-grade heat. The book shows how\nprogress has been made by increasing the thermal resistivity of the lattice\nuntil it is almost as large as it is for glass. It points the way towards the\nattainment of similar improvements in the electronic parameters. It does not\nneglect practical considerations, such as the desirability of making\nthermocouples from inexpensive and environmentally acceptable materials. The\nsecond edition was extended to also include recent advances in thermoelectric\nenergy conversion, particularly the production of bulk nanostructures, new\nmaterials with higher thermoelectric figures to use the possibility of large\nscale thermoelectric generation, as part of the worldwide strategy for making\nbetter use of energy resources. This book guides the newcomer\ntowards the state of the art and shows the principles for further advancement\nto those who are already familiar with the subject. The author has been able to\ndraw on his long experience to cover the science and technology in a balanced\nway while drawing on the expertise of others who have made major contributions\nto the field.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2018-04-07\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783662569955\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-662-49256-7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 278\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Berlin Heidelberg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45578374676620,"sku":"9783662569955","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783662569955.jpg?v=1779040562","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9783662569955","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}