Thermoelectric conversion device, and cooling method and power generation method using the same
US7446256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01P2006/40
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A thermoelectric conversion device of the present invention includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a layered oxide arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first electrode, the layered oxide, and the second electrode are arranged in this order so that a multilayer is formed. The layered oxide is formed of electric conductive layers and electric insulating layers being alternately arranged. The C axis of the layered oxide is perpendicular to the interface between the first electrode and the layered oxide. The area of the second electrode is smaller than that of the first electrode.
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