Thermoelectric device utilizing nanoporous material

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1994-04-12

1995-05-02

Larkins, William D.

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Thermoelectric

Peltier effect device

257930, 1362361, H01L 3500, H01L 3502, H01L 3504

Patent

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054115990

ABSTRACT:
A nanoporous semiconductor material and fabrication technique for use as thermoelectric elements. Starting precursors are mixed in solution so as to thoroughly dissolve in solution which is then reduced. A second phase may be added in solution to provide nanoinclusions which may be subsequently removed. A nanoporous semiconductor is formed whereby lattice thermal conductivity is greatly reduced, due to enhanced phonon scattering on the order of 10 W/cm.multidot..degree.K. The nanoporous semiconductor material may be used as the n- and p- legs in a Peltier couple utilized for a thermoelectric cooler, a cryogenic cooler, thermoelectric power generator, or a thermoelectric heat pump.

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