1D Thermophotovoltaic Emitter: Performance Comparison in N2 Ambient and Air

Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) devices enable energy harvesting from waste heat. The oxidation resistance of TPV emitters is one of the most important criteria for stable and sustainable applications of TPV devices. However, most TPV emitters in the literature are tested in nonoxidizing atmosphere. This indicates that those emitters may not be directly deployable without further testing in air. This work performs radiation and thermal stability tests of a reported TPV emitter in air.