Research Progress of Thermoelectric Materials and Devices for Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators [同位素温差电池用高效热电转换材料与器件研究进展]

作者：Bai S.; Liao J.; Xia X.; Chen L.

来源：Journal of Deep Space Exploration, 2020, 7(6): 525-535.

DOI：10.15982/j.issn.2096-9287.2020.20200062

• Radioisotope thermoelectric generator
• Thermoelectric materials
• Thermoelectric modules

Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator (RTG) have been used in deep space exploration since 1960s. In this paper, the main characteristics and key technologies of the RTG battery are reviewed, and the current developments of high efficiency thermoelectric conversion materials and devices are introduced. Considering the requirements of the deep space exploration, the developments thoughts of the thermoelectric conversion and devices technologies for RTG are put forward.

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  中国科学院大学