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Thermoelectronic energy conversion: Concepts and materials

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2017

R. Wanke ,
W. Voesch ,
I. Rastegar ,
A. Kyriazis ,
W. Braun  and
J. Mannhart
R. Wanke
Affiliation:
Department of Solid State Quantum Electronics, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Germany; r.wanke@fkf.mpg.de
W. Voesch
Affiliation:
Department of Solid State Quantum Electronics, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Germany; w.voesch@fkf.mpg.de
I. Rastegar
Affiliation:
Department of Solid State Quantum Electronics, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Germany; i.rastegar@fkf.mpg.de
A. Kyriazis
Affiliation:
Department of Solid State Quantum Electronics, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Germany; alexander.kyriazis@alumni.ubc.ca
W. Braun
Affiliation:
Department of Solid State Quantum Electronics, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Germany; w.braun@fkf.mpg.de
J. Mannhart
Affiliation:
Department of Solid State Quantum Electronics, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Germany; office-mannhart@fkf.mpg.de
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Abstract

Thermoelectronic energy conversion can potentially provide an exceptionally efficient way to convert heat into electric power. Key components of such converters are materials with designed, small work functions. We present the principles of thermoelectronic energy conversion and discuss the advantages and challenges of the conversion process, as well the state of the art of the respective research.

Keywords

thermionic emissionthermoelectricoxide
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Research Article
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MRS Bulletin , Volume 42 , Issue 7: Electron-Emission Materials , July 2017 , pp. 518 - 524
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2017 

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