Degang Zhao

Title: Degang Zhao: Thermoelectric Device Inventions

Introduction

Degang Zhao is an inventor associated with Shanghai, China. His work includes thermoelectric device fabrication and electrode materials, and he is credited with 2 patents. His career highlights include affiliations with Corning Incorporated and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Latest Patents

Zhao’s listed patents focus on methods for fabricating thermoelectric devices and integrating their electrodes.

Thermoelectric Device, Electrode Materials and Method for Fabricating Thereof. This invention describes arranging thermoelectric materials, interlayer materials, and electrodes according to a device’s structure, then using one-step sintering to form the thermoelectric material and join it with the electrodes. The process produces a π-shaped thermoelectric device. The described electrode materials include binary or ternary alloys or composites containing a first metal selected from copper, silver, aluminum, or gold, and a second metal selected from molybdenum, tungsten, zirconium, tantalum, chromium, niobium, vanadium, or titanium. The approach is intended to simplify fabrication, reduce costs, and avoid the effects of subjecting components to heat and pressure a second time.

Fabrication Method for Thermoelectric Device. This patent describes placing a first electrode in a die and forming an interlayer on its upper surface. A separating plate divides the die into cells, where different thermoelectric materials are deposited. After the contents are sintered, the plate is removed to produce a π-shaped thermoelectric device.

Career Highlights

Zhao’s listed affiliations include Corning Incorporated and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The supplied patent descriptions highlight his work on thermoelectric materials, electrode integration, and manufacturing processes.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Monika Backhaus-Ricoult and Xugui Xia.

Conclusion

Degang Zhao’s patent work centers on thermoelectric device design and fabrication, with methods intended to streamline production and integrate electrodes during sintering.