Harnessing solar power: Innovations in nanofluid-cooled segmented thermoelectric generators for exergy, economic, environmental, and thermo-mechanical excellence

Hisham Alghamdi, Chika Maduabuchi, Kingsley Okoli, Mohana Alanazi, Hassan Fagehi, Mohammed Alghassab, Emad Makki, Mohammad Alkhedher

Abstract: Highlights•Graphene nanofluid yields 221.77 mW power and 8.99 % exergy efficiency at 2 m/s.•At 595 kWm−2, graphene saves highest CO2 of 0.38 kgyr−1.•Optimal von Mises stress of 1.35 GPa at 0.2 mm leg height•Minimized cost of electric power is 3.79×10−6 $mW−1.•Non-uniform TEGs assessed for sustainable, efficient energy practices.

External IDs:doi:10.1016/j.aej.2024.06.064