Multijunction Electroluminescent Cooling

Park, Yubin; Fan, Shanhui

doi:10.1103/PRXEnergy.3.033002

Multijunction Electroluminescent Cooling

Journal Article · Wed Jul 31 00:00:00 EDT 2024 · PRX Energy

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PRXEnergy.3.033002· OSTI ID:2474328

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We propose a multijunction configuration for an electroluminescent cooling system, incorporating multiple semiconductor layers with different band gaps. Through theoretical analysis focusing on cooling power density and coefficient of performance, we show that increasing the number of semiconductor layers results in an enhanced performance of electroluminescent cooling. We highlight the reduction of operating voltage as a pivotal factor contributing to this improvement. Furthermore, we show that the enhancement can persist in the presence of nonradiative recombination. Our work indicates the potential of multijunction configurations in advancing the capabilities of electroluminescent cooling.

Published by the American Physical Society 2024

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Research Organization:: Stanford University, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: FG02-07ER46426; SC0019140

OSTI ID:: 2474328

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2458256

Journal Information:: PRX Energy, Journal Name: PRX Energy Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 3; ISSN 2768-5608

Publisher:: American Physical SocietyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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