Quantum-inspired design boosts efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion
November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 21 -- Rice University issued the following news release:
A new thermal emitter (right) developed by Rice University engineers composed of a tungsten metal sheet, a thin layer of a spacer material and a network of silicon nanocylinders promises efficiencies of over 60%. (Photos by Gustavo Raskosky/Rice University)Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity vi . . .
A new thermal emitter (right) developed by Rice University engineers composed of a tungsten metal sheet, a thin layer of a spacer material and a network of silicon nanocylinders promises efficiencies of over 60%. (Photos by Gustavo Raskosky/Rice University)Researchers at Rice University have found a new way to improve a key element of thermophotovoltaic (TPV) systems, which convert heat into electricity vi . . .