Praktische toepassing van deze rechtstreekse omzetting van warmte in elektriciteit (zonder tussenkomst van verbranding) is vooralsnog niet aan de orde, maar wellicht wel op langere termijn.
Majumdar said the field of organic thermoelectricity could open doors to a new, inexpensive source of energy. "The use of inexpensive organic molecules and metal nanoparticles offers the promise of low-cost, plastic-like power generators and refrigerators," he said.
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