Direct Conversion of Heat to Electricity

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Project overview: Develop devices to convert waste heat to electricity with a method that uses thin crystalline films that convert common natural and waste heat sources (such as air conditioning systems) to electricity.

For a copy of the grant proposal, please contact Richard James or Bharat Jalan.

Project Leads

  • Richard James, Distinguished McKnight University professor, College of Science and Engineering
  • Bharat Jalan, assistant professor, College of Science and Engineering

Project Partner

  • Daikin Applied (formerly McQuay International)

 

This project is 1 of 4 projects supported by IonE’s Renewable Electricity for Minnesota’s Future grant program from August, 2015 to February, 2020.

To view the Final Program Presentation, click here.

To view the Final Program Report, click here.