Oxide thermoelectrics for effective power generation from waste heat (OTE-power)

The goal of the project is to develop and demonstrate high-temperature efficient thermoelectric oxide modules to be integrated in a converter system. Key tasks are materials development (processing and nanostructuring), modelling, innovative design and integration of thermoelectric materials into modules and converter systems. The outcome of the project will be two-fold: first, it is of high scientific relevance for the development of future environmentally friendly energy materials; second, an optimized high temperature oxide thermoelectric generator represents a strategic route to the mitigation of CO2 emissions by increasing electrical efficiencies and making use of waste heat.