17th International Fiber and Polymer Research Symposium

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Textile-Based Thermoelectric Generators: Harnessing the Power with Clothing

Authors :

Tuğçe Köroğlu Yatıkçı¹ Ayşe Çelik Bedeloğlu²

1- Bursa Technical University / Almaxtex San. ve Tic. A.Ş. 2- Bursa Technical University

Keywords :

wearable electronics،thermoelectric generators،power generation،textile-based materials،energy harvesting

Abstract :

The recent advances in personal electronics have led to a significant Increase In the demand for electrical energy. Textile-based thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are emerging as a promising technology for wearable power generation. TEGs can convert the temperature difference between the human body and the environment into electrical energy, which can be used to power wearable electronic devices. Textile-based TEGs are particularly attractive for wearable applications due to their flexibility, lightness, and air permeability. Textile-based TEGs are still in their early stages of development, but they have a wide range of potential applications, including wearable power generation, self-powered sensors, and Peltier cooling applications. In this mini review study, thermoelectric textile materials will be reviewed and summarized in two groups, yarn-based and fabric-based, through literature analysis.