Development of PbTe material for advanced thermoelectric power generation

Narasimha S. Prasad, Sudhir B. Trivedi, Witold Palosz, Robert Rosemeier, Cory Rosemeier, Susan Kutcher, David Mayers, Patrick J. Taylor, Jay Maddux, Jogender Singh

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Abstract

In this paper, development of single crystalline n- and p- type PbTe crystals and PbTe bulk nanocomposites using PbTe nano powders and emerging field assisted sintering technology (FAST) are discussed. Materials requirements for efficient thermoelectric power generation using waste heat at intermediate temperature range (6500 to 8500 K) will be discussed. Recent results on production of n- and p- type PbTe crystals and their thermoelectric characterization will be presented. Relative characteristics and performance of PbTe bulk single crystals and nano composites for thermoelectric power generation will be discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationEnergy Harvesting and Storage
Subtitle of host publicationMaterials, Devices, and Applications III
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2012
EventEnergy Harvesting and Storage: Materials, Devices, and Applications III - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: Apr 23 2012Apr 24 2012

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume8377
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherEnergy Harvesting and Storage: Materials, Devices, and Applications III
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period4/23/124/24/12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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