Objective:

To introduce the world's first heat-controlled transistor developed by a team at Linkoping University.

Approach:

• Technology Description: The transistor combines an ionic thermoelectric supercapacitor (ITESC) and an electrolyte-gated transistor.

Key Findings:

• The sensitivity to heat is estimated to be over 100-times greater than traditional thermoelectric sensors.
• The technology has potential applications as an inexpensive sensor in infrared cameras.
• It may also be used in functional dressings to monitor the healing process.

Interpretation:

Conclusion:

Sources:

• Linkoping University