LeBlanc S. – TechConnect Briefs

Characterization of Magnesium Silicide Stannide Powder for use in Selective Laser Melting

Gray R., LeBlanc S., The LeBlanc Lab, US

This study examines magnesium silicide stannide (Mg2Si0.4Sn0.6) powder, a thermoelectric material optimal for high temperature applications. Powder morphology and particle size distribution were analyzed through optical microscopy and the image analysis software FIJI. The ability [...]

Powder Metallurgy Characterization of Thermoelectric Materials for Selective Laser Melting

Batista N., El Desouky A., Crandall J., Wang S., Yang J., LeBlanc S., The George Washington University, US

Thermoelectric materials are semiconductors capable of converting heat into electrical energy. Traditional manufacturing of thermoelectric devices involves machining and assembly steps which limit device geometries, result in material loss, and introduce parasitic thermal and electrical [...]

Inkjet printing of carbon nanospheres

Orrill M., Abele D., Banek N., Wagner M., LeBlanc S., The George Washington University, US

Proposed applications of drop-on-demand (DOD) inkjet printing extend beyond printing of text and graphics to include rapid manufacturing of thin electrical devices. The most commonly printed electronic materials are silver nanoparticles due to their potentially [...]

$/W Costs of Thermoelectric Waste-Heat Recovery for Stationary Applications

LeBlanc S., Yee S.K., Scullin M., George Washington University, US

Interest in thermoelectrics for waste-heat recovery has flourished in recent years, but questions about cost and scalability remain unanswered. Prior work investigated the materials, manufacturing, and system costs and thermal and electrical transport factors that [...]

$/W Costs of Thermoelectric Waste-Heat Recovery for Stationary Applications

LeBlanc S., Yee S.K., Scullin M., George Washington University, US

Interest in thermoelectrics for waste-heat recovery has flourished in recent years, but questions about cost and scalability remain unanswered. Prior work investigated the materials, manufacturing, and system costs and thermal and electrical transport factors that [...]