Thermal energy generation in space: Improved thermoelectric performance via metamaterial technology
Programme
Discovery
Programme Reference
EISI_I-2020-06634
Contractor
Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
Start Date
End Date
Status
Closed
Country
Italy

Description
Energy generation in Space poses a severe challenge, the answer to which may be the use of novel metamaterials for thermoelectric generators. Metamaterials can address this question by employing conventional materials and well-established fabrication technologies while leaving room for other approaches to increase the efficiency of thermoelectric generation. In the current study, we investigated possible configurations of metamaterials that could increase the efficiency of thermoelectric generators in Space.
Technology Domain
3 - Space Systems Electrical Power
3-Space Systems Electrical Power
Competence Domain
4-Electric Architecture, Power and Energy, EMC
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