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1. A thermoelectric devices for use in power generation or cooling modes comprising at least one thermoelectric element having one or more holes to modify, channel or direct the flow of heat or electric charges internal to the at least one thermoelectric element, wherein the at least one thermoelectric element includes a heat output area of the at least one thermoelectric element which is greater than a heat input area of the at least one thermoelectric element, or conversely a heat input area which is greater than a heat output area of the at least one thermoelectric element. |