Thermoelectric conversion element and method for manufacturing a thermoelectric conversion element

Abstract

To provide a thermoelectric conversion element miniaturized easily, and a manufacturing method for the thermoelectric conversion element.SOLUTION: A thermoelectric conversion element 100 includes a substrate 10, a thermoelectric conversion layer 30 formed on a first main surface 12 of the substrate 10, an insulating layer 40 covering the thermoelectric conversion layer 30, a first electrode 50 formed on the insulating layer 40 and connected to a first main surface 32 of the thermoelectric conversion layer 30 through a first contact hole 42 of the insulating layer 40, and a second electrode 60 formed on the insulating layer 40 and connected to the first main surface 32 of the thermoelectric conversion layer 30 through a second contact hole 44 of the insulating layer 40. At least a part of the first electrode 50 is formed of a material with a work function different from the work function of a material of the second electrode 60.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

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