Thermoelectric materials—substances that exhibit the so-called thermoelectric effect, in which a temperature difference creates an electric potential or vice versa—have been known for decades and employed in applications including power generation and refrigeration. Despite their commercial use, however, scientists have remained somewhat baffled as to why some of these … [Read more...]
Waste Sulfur May Improve Thermal Imaging Lenses
The discovery of a new use for waste material left over refining fossil fuels could lead to benefits for the thermal imaging industry. A University of Arizona-led international team has found that the sulfur left over from the refining process can be transformed into inexpensive, lightweight plastic lenses for infrared detection devices. "We have for the first time a polymer … [Read more...]
Thermal Material Provides Both Compressibility and Conformability with Phase-Change Ability
AI Technology, Inc. has released COOL-PAD™ CPR7154, a thermal interface material that dispenses like a thermal pad but exhibits characteristics like that of a grease or gel when device temperatures increase to above 45°C. Ideal for use in LEDs, gaming consoles, laptops and desktop computers, COOL-PAD™ CPR7154 is optimized to accommodate large areas with different heights and … [Read more...]
Free Sizing Software for Thermoelectric Air Conditioners
TECA Corporation has released its newest sizing software to estimate thermoelectric air conditioner requirements. Available as a free download from TECA’s website, the new sizing software features an intuitive and user-friendly interface. With parameters defined by the user, the free software quickly and accurately estimates cooling requirements and suggests the best TECA air … [Read more...]
Flexible Thermoelectric Generator Could Power Wearable Devices Using Body Heat
Researchers have developed a new thermoelectric generator that could replace batteries as a more versatile power source. As interest grows in wearable electronics like Google Glass, smartwatches and fitness trackers, finding a suitable, long-lasting reliable power supply for these devices becomes an increasingly important concern for designers. Now, a team of researchers from … [Read more...]
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