Illustration of the organic thermoelectric device (IMAGE)

Kyushu University

Illustration of the organic thermoelectric device

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This new organic thermoelectric device can convert room temperature heat, which is abundant in living environments and was previously not considered a possible energy source, into usable electrical energy. As no temperature gradient is required, meaning no cooling unit is required, the device can be made compact.

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Kyushu University/Chihaya Adachi

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