A robust thermoelectric module based on MgAgSb/Mg<sub>3</sub>(Sb,Bi)<sub>2</sub>with a conversion efficiency of 8.5% and a maximum cooling of 72 K
Pingjun Ying, Lennart Wilkens, Heiko Reith, Nicolás Pérez Rodríguez, Xiaochen Hong, Qiongqiong Lu, C. Heß, Kornelius Nielsch, Ran He
Abstract
Demonstration of a robust, tellurium-free thermoelectric module for near-room-temperature applications with a high conversion efficiency of 8.5% and a maximum cooling of 72 K.
Topics & Concepts
TelluriumThermoelectric coolingThermoelectric effectMaterials scienceThermoelectric generatorEnergy conversion efficiencyMaximum temperatureThermoelectric materialsNuclear engineeringOptoelectronicsThermodynamicsMetallurgyPhysicsEngineeringAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesThermal Radiation and Cooling TechnologiesThermal Expansion and Ionic Conductivity