The following post has been submitted by Bob Matulis
This article explains how a using 2D materials can produce a thermoelectric effect that is approximately three times larger than that of the 3D semiconductor. Needless to say, this would be very valuable in utilizing excess LENR heat.
“Now in a new study, researchers have confirmed theoretical predictions that two-dimensional (2D) materials—those that are as thin as a single nanometer—exhibit a significantly higher thermoelectric effect than three-dimensional (3D) materials, which are typically used for these applications.
Converting Waste Heat into Electricity Works Better in Two Dimensions (Bob Matulis)
The following post has been submitted by Bob Matulis
This article explains how a using 2D materials can produce a thermoelectric effect that is approximately three times larger than that of the 3D semiconductor. Needless to say, this would be very valuable in utilizing excess LENR heat.
http://phys.org/news/2016-06-electricity-dimensions.html
Excerpt:
“Now in a new study, researchers have confirmed theoretical predictions that two-dimensional (2D) materials—those that are as thin as a single nanometer—exhibit a significantly higher thermoelectric effect than three-dimensional (3D) materials, which are typically used for these applications.
“The study, which is published in a recent issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Sunao Shimizu et al., could provide a way to improve the recycling of waste heat into useful energy
Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2016-06-electricity-dimensions.html#jCp