Thermionic converter and methods of making and using same
US11600478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J45/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided herein are thermionic converters that are capable of operating at lower temperatures and with increased efficiency as compared to conventional thermionic converters. Also provided are methods of using and making the thermionic converters of the disclosure.
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