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Flexible Thermoelectric Fabrics for Thermal Management
NU 2018-037
INVENTORS
Matthew Grayson*
Adam Edward Jakus
Jun Peng
Nicholas Geisendorfer
Ramille Shah
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This technology introduces ground-breaking flexible, woven thermoelectric materials capable of converting waste heat into electrical power, ideal for wearable tech and low-power devices.
BACKGROUND
Waste heat is an underutilized...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Chemicals, Cleantech, Computer hardware, Consumer product, Electronics & Circuits, Engineering, Inks, Manufacturing/Processing, Materials, Novel Energy, Renewable, Semiconductors & Integrated Circuits, Thermoelectric
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Materials and Industrial Processes
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An Electrically Controlled Calibration Method for Precision Low DC Voltage Measurements
NU2020-190
INVENTORS
Matthew Grayson*
Chulin Wang
Juncen Li
William Reinhardt
SHORT DESCRIPTION
A novel method for highly accurate low dc voltage measurements using a fully electric switch system to account for thermoelectric offset in measurements
BACKGROUND
Increasingly the development of new electrical technology from characterizing thermoelectric...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Devices, Electronics & Circuits, Engineering, Instrumentation, Research tool, Sensors, Thermoelectric
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Improved Lead-Based Eutectic Composite
NU 2007-079B InventorsMercouri G. Kanatzidis* Joseph R. Sootsman Steven N. Girard Qichun Zhang Kaniska Biswas Short DescriptionLead-based composite material for conversion of waste heat into electrical energy AbstractThermoelectric devices such as power generators, heat pumps, coolers and thermal sensors have several advantages over traditional energy...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Composite, Energy and Infrastructure, Materials, Metals, Thermoelectric
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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Doped Tin Selenium Single Crystals
NU 2014-015B
Inventors
Mercouri Kanatzidis*
Li-Dong Zhao
Short Description
Novel single crystal material for conversion of heat to electricity
Abstract
The increasing demand for electricity has motivated many researchers to develop strategies for increasing power production while reducing energy waste. Northwestern scientists have developed...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Electronics & Circuits, Energy and Infrastructure, Materials, Thermoelectric
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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Carbon Nanotube Flexible Transverse Thermoelectrics
NU 2012-125InventorsChuanle ZhouMatthew Grayson*Mark HersamYang TangTejas ShastryShort DescriptionA new paradigm for transverse thermoelectrics based on carbon nanotubesAbstractNorthwestern researchers have developed a paradigm of transverse thermoelectrics based on carbon nanotubes (CNT). Although standard longitudinal thermal coolers and generators...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Carbon nanotube, Engineering, Thermoelectric
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Engineering & Technology
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Performance Breakthroughs in Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells
NU 2017-176InventorSossina Haile*Short Description Intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells. BackgroundOver the past several years, important strides have been made in the development of protonic ceramic fuel cells (PCFCs), devices which offer the potential of environmentally sustainable and cost-effective electric power generation. They are...
Published: 11/6/2025
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Keywords(s): Batteries, Devices, Energy and Infrastructure, Fuel Cell, Thermoelectric
Category(s): Physical Sciences > Energy & Sustainability
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