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Exploring the Mechanism, Advancements, and Application of Thermogalvanic Effect in Hydrogels
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  • Xiaoyu Yang,
  • Peng Wang,
  • Xiaolong Wu,
  • Yongli Liao,
  • Senyun Liu,
  • Wei Duan,
  • Ying Yue
Xiaoyu Yang
North China Electric Power University - Baoding Campus
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Peng Wang
North China Electric Power University - Baoding Campus

Corresponding Author:wang.peng.ncepu@foxmail.com

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Xiaolong Wu
North China Electric Power University - Baoding Campus
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Yongli Liao
China Southern Power Grid South Electric Power Research Institute
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Senyun Liu
China Aerodynamics Research and Development Center Key Laboratory of Icing and Anti/De-icing of Aircraft
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Wei Duan
North China Electric Power University - Baoding Campus
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Ying Yue
North China Electric Power University - Baoding Campus
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Abstract

The issue of energy consumption has garnered significant interest due to its excessive usage. Recently, thermoelectric devices have been getting increased attention, as they can harness waste heat from various sources, such as solar radiation, human body, and industrial processes. Traditionally, the recovery of low-grade heat has been a challenge, resulting in unsustainable energy use and significant losses. While considerable advances have been made in thermoelectric materials in recent decades, the majority of these devices still primarily employ semiconductors. Nevertheless, the emergence of quasi-solid-state thermoelectric materials represents a novel devel-opment with profound promise for the environment and society. These materials offer several advantages, such as improved energy conversion capacities, cost-effectiveness, versatility, and scalability, to support increased usage. Additionally, this review explores the application of thermoelectric materials in self-powered sensors, integrated modules, and heat harvesting management. Lastly, the po-tential of high-performance thermocouples based on thermogalvanic effects is assessed, along with the challenges that must be over-come to realize this goal.
20 Jul 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
17 Aug 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
08 Sep 2023Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
13 Sep 20231st Revision Received
13 Sep 2023Submission Checks Completed
13 Sep 2023Assigned to Editor
13 Sep 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
16 Sep 2023Reviewer(s) Assigned
05 Oct 2023Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
09 Oct 20232nd Revision Received
25 Oct 2023Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
25 Oct 2023Editorial Decision: Accept