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  • Materials Science
  • Energy Conversion
  • Solid State Physics

Background:

  • Commercially available thermoelectric (TE) modules, based on bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3), are limited to 250 °C due to material constraints.
  • Higher operating temperatures are crucial for enhanced thermoelectric generator (TEG) performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate skutterudite-based TE modules for high-temperature applications.
  • To assess the power output and thermal-to-electrical conversion efficiency of skutterudite TE modules.
  • To investigate the impact of loading pressure and interface materials on module performance.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a 32-couple skutterudite TE module.
  • Testing the module using an upgraded measurement system at the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques.
  • Varying applied loading pressures and interface materials between the module and heat source/sink.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated a 7% module-level conversion efficiency with a 460 °C temperature difference.
  • Measured power output and conversion efficiency under various loading pressures and interface materials.
  • Identified optimal conditions for improved thermoelectric performance.

Conclusions:

  • Skutterudite materials offer a viable alternative for high-temperature TEG applications.
  • Achieved significant conversion efficiency, with potential for further improvement to 7.5% with optimized interfaces and loading.
  • Highlights the importance of module design and testing for advanced TEG systems.