Nanostructured flexible fabrics for thermoelectrics

This technology is a revolutionary new high-performing cost-effective and environmentally friendly thermoelectric material. The approach centers around nano-enabled easy-to-handle flexible fabrics made of thin-walled microtubes. The fabric-like thermoelectrics adapt to any hot surfaces (such as round chimneys, unlike conventional flat batteries or TEGs), leading to a high performance and mechanical properties. In addition, the capacity of mass-production of TEG fabrics at low-cost provides access to new markets.