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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