Electrodeposition characteristics of bismuth-telluride films

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

6-20-2005

Abstract

This work is a part of an on-going research effort to develop an array of micro thermoelectric coolers (TECs) for highly localized control of temperature at the cellular level. Prefabrication experimentation and modeling were carried out to understand the behavior of the proposed device. Mathematical models were used to identify important device parameters and optimal device dimensions. Preliminary experiments have shown that it is feasible to produce the TECs through electrodeposition of bismuth and telluride on modules produced using a modified multi-step LIGA (Lithographie, Galvanoformung and Abformung) technique. The development and characterization of the proposed TECs would enable the bioengineer highly localized control of temperature in a native or artificial tissue system. Thus enabling further usage of low temperatures in biological systems for both destructive (cryosurgical) and beneficial (cryopreservation) procedures. © 2005 Materials Research Society.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings

First Page

297

Last Page

302

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