Thermoelectric devices
http://www.biolitestove.com/homestove/overview/, http://www.biolitestove.com/about/jobs/
This project explores applications of thermoelectricity such as the home stove USB power source pictured above. Read about their mission and view their interns. These will inspire you.
Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_effect
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_generator
http://phys.org/tags/thermoelectric+devices/
Thermoelectric USB chargers:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-USB-charger/ - instructions for construction
http://phys.org/news/2011-06-japan-gadget-cellphone-campfire.html
New commercial products
http://www.thepowerpot.com/power-practical-products
http://pelletstovegenerator.com/
http://tegpower.com/products.html
Power felt, a nanofabric
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/nl203806q
http://news.wfu.edu/2012/02/22/power-felt-gives-a-charge/
Add your name here to participate:
- Duncan Carlsmith