Clathrates are crystals consisting of tiny cages in which single atoms can be enclosed. These atoms significantly alter the material properties of the crystal. By trapping cerium atoms in a clathrate, scientists at the Vienna University of Technology have created a material which has extremely strong thermoelectric properties. It can be used to turn waste heat into electricity.
Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-09/vuo...
Fuente : http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-09/vuo...