Cheap material converts heat to electricity

Re:Cheap material converts heat to electricity by JoBrad on Tuesday August 03, 2021 @07:59AM (#28048171)

> Zhao’s team recently reported making an n-type single-crystal tin selenide by spiking it with bromine atoms. And Kanatzidis says his team is now working on making an n-type polycrystalline version. Once n-type and p-type tin selenide devices are paired, researchers should have a clear path to making a new generation of ultra-efficient thermoelectric generators.

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Re:Cheap material converts heat to electricity by optimalsolver on Tuesday August 03, 2021 @09:49AM (#28049132)

So write the paper after that's all done.

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Re:Cheap material converts heat to electricity by helixc on Tuesday August 03, 2021 @10:37AM (#28049713)

You don't understand the difference btw a research paper and a product launch. A paper is to provide inspiration. In this case, a high ZT p-type crystal may indicate a new mechanism that can be applied to searching / designing new thermoelectric materials. It's not for selling you a working device that can be put in your shopping cart.

(I did research in nano thermoelectrics and published a few papers in this field)

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Re:Cheap material converts heat to electricity by throwaway4220 on Tuesday August 03, 2021 @01:09PM (#28051632)

In defense of parent though it does not say “can” or “will” convert. News and views should have reflected that so it’s really not the fault of the original paper authors.

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