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Nanoscale thermoelectric wave generators
US8941285B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8941285-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213453780-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Publication date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
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In one aspect, the present invention provides nanosized systems for generating electrical energy based on the use of a chemically reactive composition to generate a thermoelectric wave. For example, the system can include at least one nanostructure (e.g., a carbon nanotube) extending along an axial direction between a proximal end and a distal end. A chemically reactive composition is dispersed along at least a portion of the nanostructure, e.g., along its axial direction, so as to provide thermal coupling with the nanostructure. The chemical composition can undergo an exothermic chemical reaction to generate heat. The system can further include an ignition mechanism adapted to activate the chemical composition so as to generate a thermal wave that propagates along the axial direction of the nanostructure, where the thermal wave is accompanied by an electrical energy wave propagating along the axial direction.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A system for generating electrical energy, comprising: a nanostructure extending along an axial direction between a proximal end and a distal end, said nanostructure exhibiting a thermal conductivity equal to or greater than about 500 W/m/K and an electrical conductivity equal or greater than about 10 5 S/m along said axial direction, a chemically reactive composition peripherally disposed on at least a portion of said nanostructure along said axial…
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- What does patent US8941285B2 cover?
- In one aspect, the present invention provides nanosized systems for generating electrical energy based on the use of a chemically reactive composition to generate a thermoelectric wave. For example, the system can include at least one nanostructure (e.g., a carbon nanotube) extending along an axial direction between a proximal end and a distal end. A chemically reactive composition is dispersed…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Strano Michael S, Choi Won Joon, Abrahamson Joel T, and 2 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B82Y10/00. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Jan 27 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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