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| Design and fabrication of thermoelectric generators for implantable medical devices |
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| Universität Rostock[Grad-verleihende Institution] |
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38329-6 |
| Universität Rostock. Fakultät für Informatik und Elektrotechnik[Grad-verleihende Institution] |
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10085032-7 |
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| abstract: |
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Implantable medical devices (IMDs) are limited by battery life. This thesis investigates
implantable thermoelectric generators (ITEGs) that convert body heat into electricity
for self-sustaining IMDs. A novel design using a biocompatible PEEK housing with integrated
heat conductors was proposed. Comprehensive simulations employed simplified and detailed
human models to optimize performance. For fabrication, a novel method created TEGs
with high-aspect-ratio thermolegs, maximizing power. A compact TEG with an integrated
boost converter was also developed.
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| Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering |
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| subject class (DDC): |
| 620 Engineering & allied operations |
| 621.3 Electrical Engineering, Electronics |
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1 Online-Ressource (XVIII, 136 Seiten)
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Rostock: Universität Rostock
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January 13, 2025
(normalised date: 2025) |
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| statement of responsibility: |
| vorgelegt von Yongchen Rao |
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11.05.2026 / 11.05.2026
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