Thermoelectric conversion element and manufacturing method for the same
Concerning a thermoelectric conversion element, it is desired to provide a new spin current to charge current conversion material. A thermoelectric conversion element includes a magnetic layer possessing in-plane magnetization, and an electromotive layer magnetically coupled to the magnetic layer. The electromotive layer is formed of a carbon material, possesses anisotropy of electric conductivity, and further includes an additive.
1. A thermoelectric conversion element comprising:
a magnetic layer possessing in-plane magnetization; and
an electromotive layer magnetically coupled to the magnetic layer;
wherein the electromotive layer is formed of a carbon material, possesses anisotropy of electric conductivity, and further includes an additive,
wherein the electromotive layer is a graphite intercalation compound.
2. The thermoelectric conversion element comprising:
a magnetic layer possessing in-plane magnetization; and
an electromotive layer magnetically coupled to the magnetic layer;
wherein the electromotive layer is formed of a carbon material, possesses anisotropy of electric conductivity, and further includes an additive,
wherein the carbon material is a carbon nanohorn.
3. The thermoelectric conversion element comprising:
a magnetic layer possessing in-plane magnetization; and
an electromotive layer magnetically coupled to the magnetic layer;
wherein the electromotive layer is formed of a carbon material, possesses anisotropy of electric conductivity, and further includes an additive,
wherein the carbon material is a tubular carbon material.
4. The thermoelectric conversion element according to claim 3 , wherein the tubular carbon material forms an oriented coat.