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Thermoelectric device and method of making and using same

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OSTI ID:5759899

An invention is disclosed which provides improved thermoelectric devices and methods of making and using the same. The device exhibits enhanced efficiency and operating life through the use of a bonding material comprising at least 75% bismuth together with an adherent metallic layer interposed between the boundary structure and correspondary thermoelectric semiconductor element.

Assignee:
Energy Conversion Devices Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4489742
OSTI ID:
5759899
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English