Low Voltage DC-DC Boost Converter for Thermoelectric Generators

By: Patra, Soumyabrata

Thermoelectric power generators (TEG) are solid state devices, which are useful for converting waste heat into electricity. TEG operating under low tempearture gradient usually produces low voltage (=1.5 V) is required. This thesis aim at the design and development of a low voltage dc-dc boost converter exhibiting high efficiency, high output power for the practical application of a thermolectric generator. The ultimate aim of this thesis work is to develop a power source for sensors or IoT devices by harvesting energy from low temperature waste heat sources via thermoelectric generator (TEG). To achieve this objective, a novel low voltage self-startup maximum power point tracking (MPPT) based dc-dc boost converter and a low temperature operable TEG module are developed. A detailed research study has been conducted to achieve the objective and research findings are described in following seven chapters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6209445489
• ISBN13: 9786209445484
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"