18681551. THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT simplified abstract (NITTO DENKO CORPORATION)
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THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Satoru Nakatsuji of Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (JP)
Tomoya Higo of Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (JP)
Hirokazu Tanaka of Ibaraki-shi, Osaka (JP)
Yosuke Nakanishi of Ibaraki-shi, Osaka (JP)
THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18681551 titled 'THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT
Simplified Explanation: A thermoelectric conversion element with magnetic bodies on a substrate, where the density ratio of the magnetic bodies is at least 0.80.
- The thermoelectric conversion element includes a substrate and magnetic bodies.
- The magnetic bodies exhibit ferromagnetism or antiferromagnetism.
- The density ratio of the magnetic bodies is 0.80 or higher.
Potential Applications: 1. Energy harvesting from waste heat. 2. Power generation in remote locations. 3. Thermal management in electronic devices.
Problems Solved: 1. Efficient conversion of heat to electricity. 2. Enhanced performance of thermoelectric devices. 3. Improved energy sustainability.
Benefits: 1. Increased energy efficiency. 2. Cost-effective power generation. 3. Environmentally friendly technology.
Commercial Applications: Thermoelectric generators for IoT devices and wearable technology.
Questions about Thermoelectric Conversion Element: 1. How does the density ratio of magnetic bodies impact the performance of the thermoelectric conversion element? 2. What are the potential challenges in scaling up this technology for industrial applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
A thermoelectric conversion element includes a substrate and magnetic bodies. The magnetic bodies are disposed on the substrate and have ferromagnetism or antiferromagnetism. A ratio of a measured density of the magnetic bodies to a theoretical density of the magnetic bodies is 0.80 or more.
