Optimization of power output in planar thermoelectric microgenerators based on Si nanowires

  • C. Calaza
  • , I. Donmez
  • , M. Salleras
  • , G. Gadea
  • , J. D. Santos
  • , A. Morata
  • , A. Tarancón
  • , L. Fonseca

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Abstract

This work reports the efforts to optimize the output power achieved with all-silicon thermoelectric microgenerators based on MEMS fabrication technology and silicon nanowires as active material. Recent improvements introduced in both the fabrication process and the device design are described, and a set of experimental results obtained with both device types (new vs. old design/process) are provided to assess the impact of the different modifications on thermal and electrical performance, as well as in the overall harvested power.

Original languageEnglish
Article number012026
JournalJournal of Physics: Conference Series
Volume773
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Dec 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event16th International Conference on Micro and Nanotechnology for Power Generation and Energy Conversion Applications, PowerMEMS 2016 - Paris, France
Duration: 6 Dec 20169 Dec 2016

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