{
  "id": 6978060,
  "title": "Unified framework shows thermoelectric performance depends on more than the material itself",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/unified-framework-shows-thermoelectric-performance-depends-on-more",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-12T19:30:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-09-framework-thermoelectric-material.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Thermoelectric materials can directly convert heat into electricity, making them promising for recovering waste heat from factories, vehicles and other sources. They can also transport heat when an electric current is applied through a phenomenon known as the Peltier effect. These properties have attracted considerable interest in energy-saving technologies and thermal management.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}