Technical Description
The technology relates to a flexible Ag₂Se thermoelectric generator produced through a solution-based process. Selenium nanowires are dispersed in ethylene glycol, followed by the controlled addition of AgNO₃ and L-ascorbic acid solutions in a 1:3 molar ratio to form Ag₂Se nanowires.
Problems Addressed
- Low Efficiency Of Polymer Thermoelectrics
- Ag₂se Films Can Be Brittle
- Conventional Fabrication Is Costly
- Flexibility Often Reduces Performance
- Limited Durable Wearable Solutions
- Need For A Simple, Scalable, Low-cost Process
Tech Features
- Solution-Grown Ag₂Se Nanowires
- Vacuum-Filtered Film on Substrate
- Cold Pressing at 3 to 7 Tons
- Sintering at 220 °C for 40 Minutes
- Stable Past 1500 Bending Cycles
- 3.2 µW Output at ΔT = 25 K
Target Audience
- Flexible Electronics Manufacturers
- Thermoelectric Module Makers
- Wearable And Smart-textile Companies
- Iot And Remote-sensing Device Producers
- Automotive Waste-heat Recovery Suppliers
- Aerospace, Defence Device Manufacture
Tech ID: P16-2216 TRL 3 Patent Status: Granted Available For Exclusive and Non-exclusive License
