High efficiency GeTe-based materials and modules for thermoelectric power generation
Tong Xing, Qingfeng Song, Pengfei Qiu, Qihao Zhang, Ming Gu, Xugui Xia, Jincheng Liao, Xun Shi, Lidong Chen
Abstract
A GeTe-based TE module with a high energy conversion efficiency of 7.8% under Δ<italic>T</italic> = 500 K is fabricated.
Topics & Concepts
Energy conversion efficiencyMaterials scienceThermoelectric generatorEnergy transformationThermoelectric materialsElectricity generationOptoelectronicsThermoelectric effectEngineering physicsEfficient energy usePower (physics)Electrical engineeringPhysicsEngineeringComposite materialThermodynamicsThermal conductivityAdvanced Thermoelectric Materials and DevicesChalcogenide Semiconductor Thin FilmsTransition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials