Power Felt Austin Brown 11/14/13
Background Thermoelectrics We waste a lot of energy in the form of heat Converts body heat into electricity
How it Works Difference in Temperature Conductor http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/other-gadgets/power-felt.htm Difference in Temperature Conductor Uses contrast in temperature to create electrical current
Structure Carbon Nanotubes Plastic Fibers Layers Flexible More layers = More Power Output
Structure Continued
Applications Phones Automobile Seats Water Pipes
Significance Affordable Saves Energy Using Energy that is usually wasted http://news.wfu.edu/2012/02/22/power-felt-gives-a-charge/
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