The exploitation of the electric contributions in infrared power generation
Abstract
NRL Statement of Work: NRL will be responsible for providing thin, atomic layer deposited (ALD) dielectric films used in the fabrication of nanometric-power generators (PG). These structures will be both doped and undoped dielectric films for the thermoelectric component of these devices and consist of no less than six different films over the duration of the project. Optimization of ALD parameters and precursors will be done in order to provide characteristic thermoelectric materials needed to determine the efficiency of nano-PG devices as outlined in the JMU proposal. In addition to delivering proposed ALD thin films, NRL will provide monthly updates to JMU PI Giovanna Scarel on the materials characteristics of deposited films including, but not limited, to doping levels, stoichiometry, thickness, and morphology of each film. Discussions from these monthly updates will provide guidance in the selection of dielectric materials and doping characteristics needed to achieve the overall project objectives. Results of developed and deposited films will be published in peer-review journals when applicable. Finally, NRL will host at least one undergraduate summer student during the program focusing on the ALD of thermoelectric materials and developing nanometric power generators. The student would be provided the opportunity to conduct his/her own experiments on the ALD reactors provided by NRL as well as use characterization techniques at NRL to qualify and quantify the quality of deposited films for this application.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141512158
Entities
People
- Giovanna Scarel
Organizations
- James Madison University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy