Apr 26, 2012

Nanocrystal-coated fibers show promise for harvesting waste heat @TechPurdue

Recent research in thermoelectric nanomaterials might lead to higher energy efficiency for...

Researchers at Purdue University in the U.S. have developed a new method of harvesting vast amounts of energy from waste heat. Using glass fibers dipped in a solution containing nanocrystals of lead telluride, the team led by Dr. Yue Wu is engineering a highly flexible thermoelectric system that generates electricity by gathering heat from water pipes and engine components... Continue Reading Nanocrystal-coated fibers show promise for harvesting waste heat