Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric – Thermoelectric – Processes
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-02
2010-12-07
Michener, Jennifer K (Department: 1795)
Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric
Thermoelectric
Processes
C136S200000, C136S203000, C136S236100, C136S238000, C136S239000, C136S240000, C136S205000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07847179
ABSTRACT:
A process for producing bulk thermoelectric compositions containing nanoscale inclusions is described. The thermoelectric compositions have a higher figure of merit (ZT) than without the inclusions. The compositions are useful for power generation and in heat pumps for instance.
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Androulakis John
Kanatzidis Mercouri G.
Sootsman Joseph R.
Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Mershon Jayne
Michener Jennifer K
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