Developmemnt of Flexible Thermoelectric Generator Using Fpcb
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چکیده
We proposed the flexible thermoelectric generator (TEG) using double side FPCB (flexible printed circuit boards). The proposed flexible thermoelectric generator has the unique vertical structure. The heat of the flexible thermoelectric generator flows vertically via plated through hole (PTH). The n-type (Bi-Te) and p-type (Sb-Te) thin films are deposited by the co-evaporator and patterned using metal mask which has the 50 mm thickness. To protect the patterned thermoelectric (TE) thin film, the cover-layers are added. We have characterized the properties of TE thin film and the performance of the fabricated flexible TEG. To check the flexibility of the proposed flexible TEG, it is attached to pipes of different diameters and its internal resistance is measured. The results show that the proposed flexible TEG can be installed on non-flat surface and generate the power output.
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