ZT Plus: What's in a name?

Thermoelectric Figure of Merit

The ZT of a thermoelectric material is a dimensionless unit that is used to compare the efficiencies of various materials. ZT is determined by three physical parameters: the thermopower α (also known as Seebeck factor), the electrical conductivity σ, the thermal conductivity k = k_e + k_ph, where the k_e and k_ph are the thermal conductivities of electrons and phonons, respectively, and the absolute temperature T

Most thermoelectric devices on the market today exhibit peak ZT value of around 1.0. As its name implies, ZT Plus will aim to increase the ZT value through the application of advanced material development and innovative manufacturing, ultimately enabling more widespread use of thermoelectric systems.

Advancing Thermoelectric Science

ZT Plus™ is a newly formed subsidiary of Amerigon^®, a leading manufacturer of thermoelectric-based products. Amerigon's advanced technology subsidiary BSST along with its university partners have performed extensive research into the development of the next generation of TE materials. They have successfully developed materials that noticeably outperform the best presently available TE materials. ZT Plus aims to complete the development of these advanced materials and to create innovative manufacturing capabilities to produce the materials in volume, and in a cost-efficient manner.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become the leading producer of high performance thermoelectric materials, via unparallel commitment to innovation, product excellence, and respect for the environment.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to develop and produce high performance thermoelectric materials, tailored for efficient energy conversion and temperature control, and which will play a significant role in the pathway towards global environmental sustainability.

Contact Us

1321 Mountain View Circle
Azusa, CA 91702
Phone: 626-208-3440
Fax: 626-812-9180
info@ztplus.com

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