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Flexible Thermoelectric Generator

Summary

By optimizing these factors, researchers at Purdue University have developed a low heat flux woven thermoelectric generator for application in human body heat recovery. This module utilizes woven semiconductor strings in a repeating MPMN structure. This metal structure generates a high internal thermal resistance that functions better with low heat flux sources, maximizing power output by a difference of three-fold compared to conventional modules. In addition, the semiconductor strings can be produced significantly faster than other materials, and pin-fins can be used to increase the passive heat transfer, fully optimizing the module.

Technology Benefits

-High internal thermal resistance Faster production Flexible Increased power output

Technology Application

Human body heat recovery Thermoelectric generator researc

Detailed Technology Description

Kazuaki YazawaCooling Technologies Research CenterBirck Nanotechnology Center

Countries

United States

Application No.

None

Country/Region

USA

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