Power Generator Modules of Segmented Bi2Te3 and ErAs:(InGaAs)1-x(InAlAs)x

Abstract

Solid-state thermoelectric power generators are interesting sources of power because of their long life, robustness, compact size, light weight, and high reliability. Applications range from waste heat recovery in land and sea vehicles to deep-space exploration. The output power and efficiency of a thermoelectric generator module depends largely on the material's thermoelectric properties, which are often summarized with the figure of merit ZT. Thermoelectric properties can be improved by introducing nanometer scale structure into materials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA637493

Entities

People

  • Ali Shakouri
  • Arthur C. Gossard
  • Gehong Zeng
  • Hong Lu
  • Je-hyeong Bahk
  • John E. Bowers
  • Joshua M. Zide
  • Rajeev Singh
  • Suzanne L. Singer
  • Zhixi Bian

Organizations

  • University of California, Santa Barbara

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coefficients
  • Conductivity
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Generators
  • Heat Sinks
  • Heat Transfer
  • Heat Transfer Coefficients
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Resistance
  • Segmented
  • Thermal Conductivity
  • Thickness

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space