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Converting thermal radiation into electricity: a milestone is reached
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Research teams from CETHIL in Lyon and IES in Montpellier have demonstrated the possibility of converting thermal radiation from a moderate temperature surface (~ 450 °C) into electrical power with an efficiency greater than 10%. By approaching the emitting surface at a short distance from the infrared photovoltaic cell, an electrical power density a thousand times higher than that of previous studies was obtained.
"A technical approach of buildings will not be sufficient to meet the energy challenge"
Chapeau
Op-ed article written by Lucie Merlier, Assistant Professor at CETHIL, published in newspaper Le Monde
How to cope with heat waves? A researcher of CETHIL answers to newspaper "Le Progrès"
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Christian GHIAUS, faculty at CETHIL, reminds us that the human body is an engine that consumes energy, and that it is necessary to facilitate the dissipation of this energy towards the environment during periods of hot weather.
Hybrid thermionic near-field thermophotovoltaic converter
Chapeau
The conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy would make it possible to overcome the problem posed by the intermittency of solar or wind energy. Different paths are currently being studied, and a new concept has just been proposed: a hybrid near-field thermophotovoltaic/thermionic device.
Lucie Merlier interviewed at "Mercredis de l'Anthropocène"
Chapeau
Solutions that are more respectful of our environment exist to promote the development of low-carbon cities, which should be resilient to climate change.
Progress in the understanding of heat transfer in nanocomposites
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An unexpected impact of nanocomposite structuring on their ability to transport heat has been highlighted. This work is the subject of an article in the journal Nanoscale.