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Title: Thin film with oriented cracks on a flexible substrate

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1176411

A thermoelectric film is disclosed. The thermoelectric film includes a substrate that is substantially electrically non-conductive and flexible and a thermoelectric material that is deposited on at least one surface of the substrate. The thermoelectric film also includes multiple cracks oriented in a predetermined direction.

Research Organization:
Caterpillar Inc., Deerfield, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Assignee:
Caterpillar Inc (Peoria, IL)
Patent Number(s):
7,763,791
Application Number:
11/647,137
OSTI ID:
1176411
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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