Theoretical efficiency of solar thermoelectric energy generators

Chen, Gang

doi:10.1063/1.3583182

Title: Theoretical efficiency of solar thermoelectric energy generators

Journal Article · Sun May 15 00:00:00 EDT 2011 · Journal of Applied Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3583182· OSTI ID:1386827

Chen, Gang

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Research Organization:: Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Solid-State Solar-Thermal Energy Conversion Center (S3TEC)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

DOE Contract Number:: SC0001299; FG02-09ER46577

OSTI ID:: 1386827

Journal Information:: Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 109, Issue 10; Related Information: S3TEC partners with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (lead); Boston College; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; ISSN 0021-8979

Publisher:: American Institute of Physics (AIP)

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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