The use of new semiconductor alloys allows the efficient utilization of waste heat to generate electrical power.

New materials significantly enhance the efficiency of a long-known effect. This opens the door for new applications such as the utilization of waste heat from power plants and automobiles.

The systematic further development of thermoelectric materials provides the desired improvements in properties.

• BASF is researching into improved semiconductor materials with thermoelectric effects for increased efficiency.
• This opens the door to extensive uses in new applications.
• Processing of materials into finished modules is part of the research and development activities.

The linking of materials development and module construction is of major importance for successful implementation.

With BASF's know-how and the efforts of our partners such as the IPM (Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Metrology) in Freiburg, we will achieve the breakthrough to wide-ranging applications.