<p>A thermoelectric device includes at least one first heat exchange member. The first heat exchange member includes a conductive body having top and bottom surfaces joined by side surfaces. The top and bottom surfaces include a thin film of active material deposited thereon. The active material includes one of P-type and N-type thermoelectric materials positioned oppositely on the top and bottom surfaces. The thin film of active material includes an anti-diffusion coating deposited thereon. The anti-diffusion coating includes a joining layer deposited thereon.</p>
