Transition metal oxides–Thermoelectric properties

S Walia, S Balendhran, H Nili, S Zhuiykov… - Progress in Materials …, 2013 - Elsevier
Transition metal oxides (TMOs) are a fascinating class of materials due to their wide ranging
electronic, chemical and mechanical properties. Additionally, they are gaining increasing …

Clathrate thermoelectrics

JA Dolyniuk, B Owens-Baird, J Wang, JV Zaikina… - Materials Science and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Clathrates represent a fascinating class of inorganic materials with a unique structural motif:
3D framework with large polyhedral cages encapsulating guest ions. Weak electrostatic …

Attitude stabilization control of a quadrotor UAV by using backstepping approach

X Huo, M Huo, HR Karimi - Mathematical Problems in …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
The modeling and attitude stabilization control problems of a four‐rotor vertical takeoff and
landing unmanned air vehicle (UAV) known as the quadrotor are investigated. The …

[图书][B] Introduction to nuclear batteries and radioisotopes

M Prelas, M Boraas, F De La Torre Aguilar, JD Seelig… - 2016 - Springer
This chapter provides the reader with background and fundamental information on the
subject of nuclear batteries. The approach used in this chapter is to describe the …

Nuclear batteries: Current context and near‐term expectations

ML Terranova - International journal of energy research, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The batteries fuelled by radio‐isotopes have represented a significant technological solution
for planetary science and exploration missions since the beginning of the space era. Now …

Experimental investigation of optimal location of flow straightener from the aspects of power output and pressure drop characteristics of a thermoelectric generator

AA Negash, Y Choi, TY Kim - Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
This study addresses the combined effects of the location and porosity of a flow straightener
on the waste heat recovery performance of a thermoelectric generator (TEG). An exhaust …

Experimental prototype and simulation optimization of micro-radial milliwatt-power radioisotope thermoelectric generator

K Liu, Y Liu, Z Xu, Z Zhang, Z Yuan, X Guo, Z Jin… - Applied Thermal …, 2017 - Elsevier
To satisfy the flexible power demand of the low power dissipation devices in the
independent space electric system, a micro-radial milliwatt-power radioisotope …

Optimization of uranium-doped americium oxide synthesis for space application

JF Vigier, D Freis, P Pöml, D Prieur… - Inorganic …, 2018 - ACS Publications
Americium 241 is a potential alternative to plutonium 238 as an energy source for missions
into deep space or to the dark side of planetary bodies. In order to use the 241Am isotope for …

Assessment of alternative radionuclides for use in a radioisotope thermoelectric generator

JS Dustin, RA Borrelli - Nuclear Engineering and Design, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract 238 Pu is the current fuel source for MMRTGs. This is due to favorable properties,
such as high decay heat and low gamma emissions. 238 Pu supplies are dwindling rapidly …

An approach to design a 90Sr radioisotope thermoelectric generator using analytical and Monte Carlo methods with ANSYS, COMSOL, and MCNP

A Khajepour, F Rahmani - Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 2017 - Elsevier
In this study, a 90 Sr radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) with power of milliWatt
was designed to operate in the determined temperature (300–312 K). For this purpose, the …