Advantages of Additive Manufactured Cold-sprayed Thermoelectric Generators
Supersonic cold-spray technology has not been widely used for the deposition of crystalline materials, and in particular thermoelectric semiconductor materials. TTEC patented and patent pending technology enables the complete additive manufacturing of thermoelectric generator, and thermoelectric cooler systems and a wider range of energy harvesting materials and applications.
Why Cold-spray?
Semiconductor composition, phase and TE properties maintained
TEGs can be applied directly to 3D shaped heat sources
All metallic and semiconductor layers can be sequentially sprayed
Large area depositions possible
Thin layer semiconductor deposition for enhanced power output
Micro and nano-structured layered TE materials
Improved TEG mechanical and thermal shock resistance
Eliminates the need for output limiting solders
Unique low-temperature properties
Decreased cost per installed watt using a robotic additive manufacturing process
Applications
Complex shaped industrial process waste heat sources
Directly applied IOT power sources
Enhanced potential for IC engine applications
Thermal sensing
Small RTG's
Solar power systems enhancement
Low-grade waste heat sources