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Thermoelectric conversion element and thermoelectric conversion method

A technology of thermoelectric conversion and components, applied in the direction of electrical components, thermoelectric devices, circuits, etc., can solve problems such as inability to convert

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-09
NEC CORP +1
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Therefore, conventional thermoelectric conversion elements based on thermocouples cannot simultaneously convert the temperature gradient along the direction perpendicular to the plane and the temperature gradient along the in-plane direction of the heat source into electrical energy

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[0230] The thermoelectric conversion element 1 according to the first embodiment was manufactured. Specific steps are as follows:

[0231] First, as for the substrate 4, gallium-gadolinium-gallium garnet (hereinafter referred to as "GGG"; its composition is Gd 3 Ga 5 o 12 ) plane of the substrate (111). As for the magnetic film 2, an yttrium iron garnet film (the composition of which is BiY 2 Fe 5 o 12 ; hereinafter referred to as "Bi:YIG"). For the electrodes 3, 3a and 3b, Pt was used. In this case, the thickness of the GGG substrate was set to 0.7 mm, the thickness of the Bi:YIG film was set to 0.3 mm, and the thickness of the Pt electrode was set to 10 nm.

[0232] The Bi:YIG magnetic film 2 was formed by an aerosol deposition method. As for the raw material of Bi:YIG, Bi:YIG fine particles having a diameter of 300 nm were used. The Bi:YIG fine particles were stored in the aerosol generator container, and the GGG substrate was fixed to a holder provided in the fil...

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[0235] A thermoelectric conversion element 1a according to the second embodiment was manufactured. Specific steps are as follows:

[0236] As the substrate 4a, a thermally conductive anisotropic substrate containing carbon fibers oriented in epoxy resin as a filler was used. The carbon fiber is oriented in a direction perpendicular to the plane with respect to the substrate, and has a large thermal conductivity in this direction.

[0237] As for the magnetic film 2, a yttrium iron garnet film (BiY 2 Fe 5 o 12 ). For the electrodes 3, 3a and 3b, Pt was used. In this case, the thickness of the substrate 4a was set to 0.3 mm, the thickness of the Bi:YIG film was set to 0.1 mm, and the thickness of the Pt electrode was set to 10 nm.

[0238] The Bi:YIG magnetic film 2 was formed by an aerosol deposition method. As for the raw material of Bi:YIG, Bi:YIG fine particles having a diameter of 300 nm were used. Bi:YIG fine particles were stored in the aerosol generator container...

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[0241] A thermoelectric conversion element 1b according to the third embodiment was manufactured. Specific steps are as follows:

[0242] As for the substrate 4b having anisotropic heat conduction characteristics, a polyimide substrate having a thickness of 0.3 mm having a rear surface on which slits are formed, each having a thickness of 0.1 mm, is used. width and depth of 0.2mm.

[0243] As the magnetic film 2, a Bi:YIG film was used. For the electrodes 3, 3a and 3b, Pt was used. In this case, the thickness of the Bi:YIG film was set to 0.1 mm, and the thickness of the Pt electrode was set to 10 nm.

[0244] The Bi:YIG magnetic film 2 was formed by an aerosol deposition method. As for the raw material of Bi:YIG, Bi:YIG fine particles having a diameter of 300 nm were used. The Bi:YIG fine particles were stored in the aerosol generator container, and the substrate 4b was fixed to a holder provided in the film forming chamber. In this state, Bi:YIG fine particles are suck...

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Abstract

The present invention provides a thermoelectric conversion element capable of converting, into electric power, both of the temperature gradient in the in-plane direction and the temperature gradient in the direction perpendicular to a plane at the same time. This thermoelectric conversion element has a substrate (4), a magnetic film (2) that is provided on the substrate (4) and configured by a polycrystalline magnetic insulating material having a component parallel to a film plane and capable of magnetizing in a predetermined direction, and electrodes (3, 3a, 3b) that are provided on the magnetic film (2) and have a material having spin orbit interaction, wherein the temperature gradient perpendicular to a surface of the magnetic film (2) is enabled to be output as a potential difference in an in-plane of one of the electrodes, and the temperature gradient parallel to the surface of the magnetic film (2) is enabled to be output as a potential difference between the electrodes.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a thermoelectric conversion element using a magnetic substance and a thermoelectric conversion method. Background technique [0002] In recent years, expectations for thermoelectric conversion elements have been increasing in order to strengthen solutions to environmental and energy issues to achieve sustainable development of society. [0003] This is because heat is the most common source of energy, which can be obtained from various media such as body heat, sunlight, engine and industrial waste heat. [0004] Therefore, thermoelectric conversion elements are expected to become more and more important in the future for improving energy use efficiency in a low-carbon society and for anticipated uses such as for delivering electric power to ubiquitous terminals or sensors. [0005] In order to generate electricity through thermoelectric conversion, it is necessary to properly utilize the temperature difference (tempera...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01L29/82H01L37/00
CPCH01L37/00H10N15/00
Inventor 桐原明宏中村泰信万伸一内田健一齐藤英治
Owner NEC CORP
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