| abstract |
Examples of flexible thermoelectric generators (TEGs), systems thereof, and methods of manufacturing the flexible TEGs are presented. The TEG devices can be used for cooling or heating. The flexible configuration allows the TEGs to conform to a wide range of surface shapes. A flexible thermoelectric generator (TEG) includes thermoelectric (TE) legs in vertical voids of a foam and conductive connectors coupled to TE legs. The TEGs can be used for cooling or heating in, e.g., cushions, mattresses, garments, footwear, carpets, flexible wraps, coolers, containers, etc. |