Thermoelectric material, method for fabricating the same, and thermoelectric module employing the same
US8865997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N10/853
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a thermoelectric material, a method for fabricating the same, and a thermoelectric module employing the same. The thermoelectric material is composed of Zn4Sb(3-x)Rex, wherein 0<x<0.02. Further, the thermoelectric module includes a first electrode, and a thermoelectric element, wherein the thermoelectric element includes the thermoelectric material composed of Zn4Sb(3-x)Rex and contacts to the first electrode; and a second electrode contacting to the thermoelectric element, wherein the first and second electrodes are separated by the thermoelectric element.
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