The M-ERA.NET project THERMOSS has as core concept to develop and deliver new energy harvesting thermoelectric materials and modules based on n-Mg2X(X:Si,Sn) and p-Cu12-x(Co,Ni,Zn)xSb4S13-zSez systems. Focus will be put on the materials/modules design/synthesis, optimization, properties and characterization as well as the investigation of possible applications. Specific research objectives are (a) optimized synthesis of cost-effective highly efficient TE materials with ZT ≥1.0 at 350˚C; (b) modelling of modules and development of a prototype; (d) explore potential applications (cement industry and automotive).
Coordinator at IST: António Pereira Gonçalves
– apg@ctn.tecnico.ulisboa.pt