Electrical power generation from moderate-temperature radiative thermal sources

Davids, Paul S.; Kirsch, Jared; Starbuck, Andrew; Jarecki, Robert; Shank, Joshua; Peters, David

doi:10.1126/science.aba2089

Electrical power generation from moderate-temperature radiative thermal sources

Journal Article · Thu Feb 20 00:00:00 EST 2020 · Science

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aba2089· OSTI ID:1605732

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Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Moderate-temperature thermal sources (100° to 400°C) which radiate waste heat are often the by-product of mechanical work, chemical or nuclear reactions, or information processing. We demonstrate conversion of thermal radiation into electrical power using a bipolar grating-coupled complementary metal-oxide-silicon (CMOS) tunnel diode. A two-step photon-assisted tunneling charge pumping mechanism results in separation of charge carriers in pn-junction wells leading to a large open-circuit voltage developed across a load. Electrical power generation from a broadband blackbody thermal source has been experimentally demonstrated with converted power densities of 27 to 61 microwatts per square centimeter for thermal sources between 250° and 400°C. Scalable, efficient conversion of radiated waste heat into electrical power can be used to reduce energy consumption or to power electronics and sensors.

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Research Organization:: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC04-94AL85000

OSTI ID:: 1605732

Report Number(s):: SAND--2020-2469J; 684312

Journal Information:: Science, Journal Name: Science Journal Issue: 6484 Vol. 367; ISSN 0036-8075

Publisher:: AAASCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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