Work

Micro and Nanotechnologies for Thermoelectric Generators

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: This paper reviews the principles of thermoelectric energy harvesters and discusses the development of a new type of nanostructured thermoelectric generator, fabricated by combining silicon microfabrication techniques, electroplating and submicron ion-track nanolithography. Ion-track etched polyimide nanotemplates (30–100nm pore diameters) are used to grow Bi 2 Te 3 nanowires by electroplating. Microstructural and thermoelectric properties of Bi 2 Te 3 thin electroplated film are reported.

Source: Measurement and Control

DOI: 10.1177/002029400804100501

Authors: E. Koukharenko, M.J. Tudor, S.P. Beeby, N.M. White, X. Li, I Nandhakumar

Institution: University of Southampton

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: green

Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council