A high-performance, wearable thermoelectric generator (TEG) was fabricated with a highly aligned carbon nanotube (CNT) sheet. The aligned CNT sheet exhibits extraordinary electrical conductivity compared to disordered CNT sheets and also can be directly fabricated as a continuous TEG without metal electrode interconnects. This provides a significant reduction in contact resistance between TE legs and electrodes compared to traditional TEGs, resulting in higher power output. In addition, the continuity of the module without any disconnected parts provides high degrees of mechanical stability and durability. This robust and scalable approach to flexible TEG fabrication paves the way for CNT applications in lightweight, flexible, and wearable electronics.

中文翻译：

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基于高度对齐的碳纳米管片的高性能，可穿戴热电发电机

高性能，可穿戴的热电发生器（TEG）由高度对齐的碳纳米管（CNT）板制成。与无序的CNT板相比，对齐的CNT板显示出非凡的导电性，并且可以直接制造为连续的TEG，而无需金属电极互连。与传统的TEG相比，这大大减少了TE支脚和电极之间的接触电阻，从而提高了功率输出。另外，模块的连续性不带任何未连接的零件，可提供高度的机械稳定性和耐用性。这种强大且可扩展的灵活TEG制造方法为轻巧，灵活和可穿戴电子产品中的CNT应用铺平了道路。