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Article: Phononic Devices Selected for ARPA-E Award to Commercialize Advanced Thermoelectric Devices.
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- Energy Weekly News
- Article date:
- November 20, 2009
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Phononic Devices, Inc. has been selected for a $3 million grant from the Department of Energy's new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). The grant will enable the company to further develop its new class of highly efficient thermoelectric devices that convert waste heat from industrial and commercial processes into usable electric power. Phononic Devices was one of only 37 companies selected by ARPA-E for funding to pursue "transformational" energy breakthroughs.
"We are honored to partner with ARPA-E to develop our unique thermoelectric technology," said Dr. Anthony Atti, President and CEO of Phononic Devices. "With ARPA-E resources and support ...