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Sub-micrometer gap thermophotovoltaic structure (MTPV) and fabrication method therefor

US8633373B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2008
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An MTPV thermophotovoltaic chip comprising a photovoltaic cell substrate, micron/sub-micron gap-spaced from a juxtaposed heat or infrared radiation-emitting substrate, with a radiation-transparent intermediate window substrate preferably compliantly adhered to the photovoltaic cell substrate and bounding the gap space therewith.

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