Converting thermal energy to electricity using nanomaterials

Thermionic electron emission is a key phenomenon utilized in a variety of applications, from display communications, space propulsion to direct energy conversion. Thermionic converters are an interesting option for lightweight and long-life power generators due to a number of compelling advantages,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Xu, Vivian Wei.
Other Authors: Ang Lay Kee Ricky
Format: Final Year Project (FYP)
Language:English
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10356/17061