Design of energy conversion device from heat to electricity
Project Description
This project is to design a thermoelectric platform for utilizing the ferroelectric materials to directly convert heat to electricity.
Supervisor
CHEN Sherry
Quota
3
Course type
UROP1100
UROP2100
UROP3100
UROP4100
Applicant's Roles
Working with the PG students, the applicant should study the principle and the mechanism of the energy conversion device, prepare the raw materials, be familiar with and be able to do the data acquisition, characterization and analysis. The applicant should also help with the design of the module for the optimal thermal transfer.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
Understand the mechanism of the new energy conversion; Gain the hands on experiences on experimental design, data acquisition and analysis.
Complexity of the project
Challenging