UVA Engineering researching thermoelectric materials to improve efficiency of jet engines

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By mmillikinFeb 21, 2019, 6:00 am236 pts
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering are seeking to improve the efficiency of jet engines by identifying and developing thermoelectric materials that can harness excess energy. Patrick Hopkins, professor and a director of Ph.D. studies in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace…

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