Abstract:
A device and method for directly converting thermal energy to electricity are disclosed. The device comprises a first surface and second surface preferably of different materials, and a gas medium having gas molecules in thermal motion between the surfaces. The first surface is operative to transfer charge to gas molecules interacting with the first surface, and the second surface is operative to receive the charge from gas molecules interacting with the second surface.
Abstract:
Particulated structures and their method of manufacture for use in an electrical generator employing gas-mediated charge transfer are disclosed. The structures comprise a multiplicity of particles which contain voids between first and second opposing surfaces of said particles. At least a portion of said opposing surfaces are modified such that the charge transferability of said first opposing surfaces differs from the charge transferability of said second opposing surfaces.
Abstract:
A device and method for directly converting thermal energy to electricity are disclosed. The device comprises a first surface and second surface preferably of different materials, and a gas medium having gas molecules in thermal motion between the surfaces. The first surface is operative to transfer charge to gas molecules interacting with the first surface, and the second surface is operative to receive the charge from gas molecules interacting with the second surface.