Improved thermoelectrics: Scientists harness 'traffic jam of electrons' to boost heat-to-electricity conversion

Electricity can be easily converted into heat—every electric cooker does it. But is the opposite also possible? Can heat be converted into electricity—directly, without a steam turbine or similar detours?

Jun 18, 2025 - 20:48
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Electricity can be easily converted into heat—every electric cooker does it. But is the opposite also possible? Can heat be converted into electricity—directly, without a steam turbine or similar detours?