Panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd. (20240122072). THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE, POWER GENERATION METHOD, AND HEAT TRANSFER METHOD simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE, POWER GENERATION METHOD, AND HEAT TRANSFER METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE, POWER GENERATION METHOD, AND HEAT TRANSFER METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE, POWER GENERATION METHOD, AND HEAT TRANSFER METHOD
Organization Name
panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd.
Inventor(s)
RYOSUKE Yamamura of Osaka (JP)
THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE, POWER GENERATION METHOD, AND HEAT TRANSFER METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240122072 titled 'THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MATERIAL, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT, THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION MODULE, POWER GENERATION METHOD, AND HEAT TRANSFER METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The thermoelectric conversion material of the present disclosure has a composition represented by MgACaSbBi. A includes at least one selected from the group consisting of Ag, Na, and Li, and 0<a≤0.035 is satisfied. The degree of c-axis orientation p of the thermoelectric conversion material and its composition satisfy, for example, the following condition: Condition (1): 0<b≤0.25, 0≤x<1.5, and 0.91<p≤1.
- The composition of the thermoelectric conversion material is MgACaSbBi with the inclusion of Ag, Na, or Li.
- The material must meet specific conditions for a, b, x, and p to ensure optimal performance.
Potential Applications
The thermoelectric conversion material could be used in:
- Energy harvesting devices
- Waste heat recovery systems
- Portable power generation solutions
Problems Solved
This technology addresses:
- Improving energy efficiency
- Enhancing thermoelectric conversion performance
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Increased energy savings
- Higher efficiency in converting heat to electricity
Potential Commercial Applications
The thermoelectric conversion material could find applications in:
- Automotive industry for energy recovery
- Aerospace industry for power generation in space missions
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art is the use of bismuth telluride-based thermoelectric materials in similar applications.
Unanswered Questions
How does the composition of MgACaSbBi impact the thermoelectric properties of the material?
The specific role of each element in the composition and how it contributes to the overall performance of the material is not clearly explained in the abstract.
What are the specific conditions for a, b, x, and p that need to be met for optimal performance?
The abstract mentions certain conditions that the material must satisfy, but the detailed explanation of why these conditions are important is lacking.
Original Abstract Submitted
the thermoelectric conversion material of the present disclosure has a composition represented by mgacasbbi. a includes at least one selected from the group consisting of ag, na, and li, and 0<a≤0.035 is satisfied. the degree of c-axis orientation p of the thermoelectric conversion material and its composition satisfy, for example, the following condition. condition (1): 0<b≤0.25, 0≤x<1.5, and 0.91<p≤1.
