Thermoelectric generator and method for the fabrication thereof

Patent · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:866186

Benson, David K ^[1]; Tracy, C Edwin ^[1]

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1. Golden, CO

A thermoelectric generator using semiconductor elements for responding to a temperature gradient to produce electrical energy with all of the semiconductor elements being of the same type is disclosed. A continuous process for forming substrates on which the semiconductor elements and superstrates are deposited and a process for forming the semiconductor elements on the substrates are also disclosed. The substrates with the semiconductor elements thereon are combined with superstrates to form modules for use thermoelectric generators.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-83CH10093
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4650919
• OSTI ID: 866186
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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