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Coin-size coiled-up polymer foil thermoelectric power generator for wearable electronics

Weber et al., 2006

Document ID
3534112195222604801
Author
Weber J
Potje-Kamloth K
Haase F
Detemple P
Völklein F
Doll T
Publication year
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Sensors and Actuators A: Physical

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A coiled-up thermoelectric micro power generator is presented using metal films sputtered on a thin polyimide foil. The principle of coiling-up yields higher voltages at a smaller generator area. Design optimizations were made for maximum long-term power output using …
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