Selective emission multilayer coatings for a molybdenum thermophotovoltaic radiator
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OSTI ID:1174704
Multilayer coating designs have been developed to provide selective emission for a molybdenum thermophotovoltaic (TPV) radiator surface. These coatings increase the surface emissivity of a molybdenum TPV radiator substrate in the wavelength range that matches the bandgap of the TPV cells to increase the power density of the TPV system. Radiator emission at wavelengths greater than the bandgap energy of the TPV cells is greatly reduced through the use of these coatings, which significantly increases the efficiency of the TPV system. The use of this coating greatly improves the performance of a TPV system, and the coating can be tailored to match the bandgap of any practical TPV system.
- Research Organization:
- US Department of Energy (USDOE), Washington, DC (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- Assignee:
- United States Of America, Department Of Energy
- Patent Number(s):
- 6,683,243
- OSTI ID:
- 1174704
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Emissivity enhancement coatings for thermophotovoltaic (TPV) radiator applications
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report | December 1998 |
The development and testing of emissivity enhancement coatings for themophotovoltaic (TPV) radiator applications
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journal | November 1999 |
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