Photothermally Enhanced Hydrogel-Based Thermoelectrochemical Cells for Stable, Passive Harvesting of Low-Grade Heat
Abstract
Low-grade waste heat (60% relative to continuous discharge. A nine-cell array directly recharges an electrochemical system using only low-grade heat ( ). This work elucidates key mechanisms governing sustained performance and demonstrates a robust, scalable platform for passive harvesting of ubiquitous low-grade heat toward self-powered distributed electronics.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
Advanced Energy Technologies and Civil Engineering Innovations
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026