New Thermoelectric Material (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption Researchers have designed a new thermoelectric cooling module that uses far less costly tellurium than the current state-of-the-art material. Credit University of Houston Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.