• Karolinekersin. E
• AravindKumar.S
• Desigan.R

The thermoelectric offers an interesting perspective for the direct conversion heat into electric power. The thermoelectric generator is capable of converting heat into electric power even with small temperature gradient. Thermoelectric applications gained lot of attention as it provides a potent way for energy recovery and harvesting by utilizing the wasted thermal energy to electrical power. The applications of thermoelectric generators are very inadequate because of the less efficiency in energy conversion. The efficiency of the thermoelectric generators confides on the materials having low thermal conductivity while maintaining good electrical conductivity. Many researchers are focusing on the development of thermoelectric materials with desired properties to enhance the efficiency. In this review, We Mainly focus on the Zinc oxide material for its thermoelectric applications. The basic principle of the thermoelectric behaviors, properties of the thermoelectric materials and the importance of ZnO as a thermoelectric material are discussed.

ZnO, Thermoelectric, Figure of merit, Nanostructure

"ZINC OXIDE AS A PROMISING THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL -REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no.d483-d491, December-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2112358.pdf

"ZINC OXIDE AS A PROMISING THERMOELECTRIC MATERIAL -REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no. ppd483-d491, December-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2112358.pdf