THERMOELECTRIC POLYMER COMPOSITE, METHOD OF MAKING AND USE OF SAME

摘要

A thermoelectric composite includes a plurality of particles comprising a crosslinked polymer having a heat deflection temperature greater than or equal to 200° F. and a segregated network comprising a first filler material which is disposed between the particles to produce a thermoelectric response in response to application of a voltage difference or temperature difference across the thermoelectric composite. The first filler material includes a carbon material, a metal, a metal disposed on a carbon material, or a combination thereof. A process for preparing a thermoelectric article includes combining a first filler material and a plurality of particles comprising a polymer to form a composition and molding the composition to form a thermoelectric article, wherein the thermoelectric article is configured to produce a thermoelectric response in response to application of a voltage difference or temperature difference across the article.

主权项

1. A thermoelectric composite, comprising:
a plurality of particles comprising a crosslinked polymer having a heat deflection temperature greater than or equal to 200° F. (93° C.); and a segregated network comprising a first filler material which is disposed between the particles to produce a thermoelectric response in response to application of a voltage difference or temperature difference across the thermoelectric composite, the first filler material comprising a carbon material, a metal, a metal disposed on a carbon material, or a combination thereof.